Technical presentation
| Bottling : | February 2010 |
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| Acquired alcohol : | 14° |
| Residual sugar : | 11.0 g/l |
| Total acidity : | 6.3 g/l H2SO4 |
| pH : | 3.2 |
| Yield : | 33 hl/ha |
| Average age of vines : | 29 years |
| Grape variety : | Muscat |
| Terroir : | Herrenweg de Turckheim |
| Sweetness index : | 2 |
| Soil : | 75% Muscat d'Alsace & 25% Ottonel, Gravely soil |
Description of the wine Muscat Herrenweg de Turckheim 2008
A few years ago we started planting more Muscat d’Alsace in the Herrenweg vineyard, from our old vines massal selections. Gradually, the Muscat Ottonel is now disappearing from our vineyards, as we believe that this grape variety is less and less accustomed to warmer and more precocious climate conditions. Herrenweg is located in a warm and precocious area in Turckheim. The gravelly soil drains the rain water very easily, which can sometimes accentuate the drought problems. Muscat d’Alsace (or Petit Grains) is later ripening, needs less water and most of all, is capable to retain more acids in the fruits, and this shows in the 2008! This vineyard was affected by bad weather during flowering, which caused some berries to drop. It reduced the yields and increased the maturity of this wine significantly. Fermentation as hectic, over 12 months, but eventually went far.
Tasting notes
02/2010 : The nose exhibit very profound ripe Muscat aromatics. This is not the most violent Muscat made on the estate, but probably one that suggests fabulous ripeness. The palate is rich, but before alcohol or sweetness can develop, the acidity is right there to balance everything. Very long finish and intense aromas. This wine will go very well with spicy, grilled food as well as aperitif, as the sweetness is well hidden in this wine. Quite an amazing wine !
The Herrenweg of Turckheim
The wines from Herrenweg of Turckheim are always very aromatic, advanced in their development and are always defined by a very ripe acidity and opulent fruit. The wines from Herrenweg are accessible and generous in their youth and although they are often best enjoyed at this stage can surprise 10 or even 20 years later.