Technical presentation
| Bottling : | March 2015 |
|---|---|
| Acquired alcohol : | 12.5° |
| Residual sugar : | 7.8 g/l |
| Total acidity : | 4.7 g/l H2SO4 (7.2 g/l Tartrique) |
| pH : | 3.0 |
| Yield : | 59 hl/ha |
| Optimum tasting : | 2015-2028 |
| Average age of vines : | 39 years |
| Sweetness index : | 1 |
| Soil : | East & South facing, Limestone/calcareous/siliceous |
Description of the wine Riesling Calcaire 2013
The Riesling is planted in three places with a limestone soil on the estate: Clos Häuserer, Heimbourg and Clos Windsbuhl as well as in the commune of Gueberschwihr on a multitude of plots. It is indeed from the latter that almost all the grapes used to produce this wine come. Riesling from limestone terroir generally has a nice acidity and a certain richness in the mid-palate that is typical of deeper, richer soils. The 2013 was harvested very healthy and with a nice richness. True to its style, it retained a tiny, barely detectable roundness.
Tasting notes
03/2015 : The nose is intense, giving off a beautiful fruity aromatic palette despite a prolonged maturation on the lees. The aromas in the mouth are typical of a limestone expression (wet stones, herbs, citrus fruits...). The palate is long, well supported by a firm acidity and finishes on a nice volume. The wine tastes dry, with just the right amount of velvet on the finish to make it harmonious. Good aging potential.