Technical presentation
| Bottling : | September 2003 |
|---|---|
| Acquired alcohol : | 16.4° |
| Residual sugar : | 49.0 g/l |
| Total acidity : | 5.9 g/l H2SO4 |
| pH : | 3.6 |
| Yield : | 49 hl/ha |
| Average age of vines : | 11 years |
| Terroir : | Herrenweg de Turckheim |
| Sweetness index : | 1 |
| Soil : | Gravely soil |
Description of the wine Pinot Gris Herrenweg de Turckheim 2002
The Herrenweg vineyard developed a lot of noble rot in 2002. The good drainage of the gravely soil and the constant winds blowing from the valley during the night stop the botrytis development in a normal year (like 2001), but in 2002, the humidity and warmth were stronger. The ripeness was very high, and I really expected this wine to finish very sweet, especially with its record-breaking acidity level ! I was amazed to see how far the yeasts were able to ferment this wine, in a relatively short time by our standards (2 months).
Tasting notes
01/2004 : The nose is quite mineral, with typical toasted bread aromas. The mouth is ultra powerful, but the alcohol level is in fact very well balanced by this unusual acidity. The finish is very dry.
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.