Technical presentation
| Bottling : | September 2002 |
|---|---|
| Acquired alcohol : | 13.7° |
| Residual sugar : | 17 g/l |
| Total acidity : | 4.6 g/l H2SO4 / (7.0 g/l Tartrique) |
| pH : | 3.55 |
| Yield : | 45 hl/ha |
| Average age of vines : | 10 ans |
| Terroir : | Herrenweg de Turckheim |
| Sweetness index : | 2 |
| Soil : | Gravely soil |
Description of the wine Pinot Gris Herrenweg de Turckheim 2001
Pinot-gris in the Herrenweg vineyard are located near our cellars. This vineyard is precocious in the ripeness and quite warm, despite its location on a valley floor, and the soils absorb lots of sun energy, thanks to an excellent drainage and deep water level. This vineyard is regularly one of the first to be harvested every year, with often lots of botrytis, but not in 2001.
Tasting notes
01/2003 : This wine shows a classic balance. The residual sweetness is very well integrated and is not the first element the palate can detect. The aromas on the nose show some minérality, which is quite rare in this vineyard, as well as some typical smokiness. The wine is powerful on the palate with a relatively lively attack and structured finish, thanks to good acidity balance. Unusually, I think this wine will benefit some ageing.
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.