Technical presentation
| Bottling : | In 1998 |
|---|---|
| Acquired alcohol : | 13.5 ° |
| Residual sugar : | 30.0 g/l |
| Total acidity : | 5.7 g/l H2SO4 |
| pH : | 3.25 |
| Yield : | 38 hl/ha |
| Terroir : | Clos Windsbuhl |
| Sweetness index : | 3 |
| Soil : | Muschelkalk calcareous, South facing |
Description of the wine Pinot Gris Clos Windsbuhl 1996
The calcareous soil of the Clos Windsbuhl produces aromatic wines, its later ripening climate garantees balanced acidity and long ageing potential, as well as strong fruitiness.In 1996, despite a very healthy crop, this wine reached a high maturity and is long on the palate. The fermentation was very slow, similar to the 1995.
The Clos Windsbuhl of Hunawihr
The altitude of the vineyard coupled with Hunawihr’s tardy climate means that the Clos Windsbuhl is often one of the last of our vineyards to be harvested. This explains the aromatic quality of the Clos’ wines and the consistent balance of acidity, a guarantee of good ageing. Although often harvested late, the Windsbuhl grapes are only rarely botryitized, doubtless due to the altitude of the vineyard, but nevertheless often reach high levels of maturity.