Technical presentation
| Bottling : | August 2016 |
|---|---|
| Acquired alcohol : | 12.5 ° |
| Residual sugar : | 2.0 g/l |
| Total acidity : | 2.8 g/l H2SO4 / (4.3g/l Tartrique) |
| pH : | 3.37 |
| Yield : | 41 hl/ha |
| Optimum tasting : | 2017/2025 |
| Average age of vines : | 40 years |
| Terroir : | Herrenweg de Turckheim |
| Soil : | Oligocene calcareous & gravely soil |
Description of the wine Pinot Blanc 2015
Formerly named Pinot d’Alsace, which in the Alsace tradition indicates a blend of Auxerrois and Pinot-Blanc grapes, this wine originates from the Rotenberg vineyard in Wintzenheim and Herrenweg in Turckheim. In 2015, the proportion of Pinot Blanc was probably slightly higher than Auxerrois. The latter being slightly less productive as it suffers more from sunburn. The red limestone of the Rotenberg, benefiting from a much cooler exposition (north-west) and higher altitude, yielded the bulk of this wine, which also explains the slightly lower yields obtained in 2015. The Herrenweg grapes were in comparison much smaller and there was also more coulure due to the heat during flowering. Without doubt this changed slightly the style of the wine and explains the great structure for such a hot vintage. Medium slow fermentation (6 months) but the wines fermented bone dry.
Tasting notes
09/2016 : Bright pale yellow colour. The nose is quite intense but takes some time to open up (basically a day). It then reveals beautiful floral/fruity aromatics (honeysuckle, peach, melon…) but also a clear sense of limestone influence. There is no doubt that the initial tightness originates from the influence of the Rotenberg vineyard. The palate shows intensity but also stays elegant and tight. Very dry finish with this classic 2015, ripe acidity touch, salivating, juicy and not aggressive. Impressive Pinot-Blanc, very pure in its definition.
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.