Riesling Grand Cru Rangen de Thann Clos Saint Urbain 2005

Riesling Grand Cru Rangen de Thann Clos St Urbain 2005

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Technical presentation

Bottling : September 2006
Acquired alcohol : 13.3 °
Residual sugar : 4.3 g/l
Total acidity : 4. g/l H2SO4 (6.4 g/l Acide Tartrique)
pH : 3.4
Yield : 27 hl/ha
Average age of vines : 43 years
Terroir : Grand Cru Rangen de Thann Clos Saint Urbain
Sweetness index : 1
Soil : Sedimentary volcanic rocks, South facing, Very steep slope

Description of the wine Riesling Grand Cru Rangen de Thann Clos St Urbain 2005

The Rangen vineyard is located at a high altitude (350m-450m) and close to the Vosges Mountains, so despite its steep south facing exposition, the grapes do take longer to ripen. The volcanic soil, covered with big chunks of dark heavy rocks, help to compensate the cooler climate by bringing more heat and sun reverberation to the grapes in October. They are also responsible of the distinctive flinty and smoky character of the wines from this vineyard. In 2005, the grapes were harvested with little botrytis, good acidity and very small yields. Just like the Brand, the fermentation was very powerful, making a very dry wine, but in record time, as it was completed in just one month.

Riesling Grand Cru Rangen de Thann Clos Saint Urbain 2005

Tasting notes

01/2007 : Since this wine was clear since January 2006 and bottled in September 2006, the nose is now very open but only shows strong minerals, in a certain austerity. It is not an extravagant Rangen, on the opposite, the earthy, smoky character in this wine is enhanced in 2005. The palate feels very dry and rich, almost austere, begging for time and air. Very classic Riesling style with a huge minerality.

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