Technical presentation
| Bottling : | February 2006 |
|---|---|
| Acquired alcohol : | 13.3 ° |
| Residual sugar : | 9 g/l |
| Total acidity : | 5.6 g/l H2S04 |
| pH : | 3.3 |
| Yield : | 64 hl/ha |
| Average age of vines : | 29 years |
| Terroir : | Herrenweg de Turckheim |
| Sweetness index : | 1 |
| Soil : | Gravely soil |
Description of the wine Riesling Herrenweg de Turckheim 2004
Most Riesling planted in the Herrenweg vineyard are located on the richer, deeper soils, where the fine sands and loamy structure dominates (in contrast the Gewürztraminers are located on more gravely soils). This type of soil does benefit from a balanced vintage and doesn’t perform as well under excessive heat or cold weather. 2004 was the ideal style of vintage to produce a classic aromatic and dry Riesling. The vines were not stressed, the acidity stayed very high, and warm temperatures in September helped to reach high ripeness. The average age of the vine is actually slightly older as many of the Herrenweg vines were declassified into the basic Riesling.
Tasting notes
01/2006 : The fermentation finished only in September 2005 and was racked in October. The lees influence is therefore still very strong (this is something we like to have, as they protect the wine from oxidation, we use less sulfites and more importantly, bring stability and complex flavours), but the nose is already very aromatic (fruits, peach, pears, lime tree). The palate is dry, underlined with a vibrant acidity and has a long concentrated finish. Minerals are only present on the palate at this stage.
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.