Technical presentation
Bottling : |
March 2015 |
Acquired alcohol : |
12.5° |
Residual sugar : |
7.8 g/l |
Total acidity : |
4.6 g/l H2SO4 |
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
3/2015: 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.