Technical presentation
| Bottling : | August 2023 |
|---|---|
| Acquired alcohol : | 12.8° |
| Residual sugar : | 0.9 g/l |
| Total acidity : | 3.3 g/l H2SO4 (5.1 g/l Acide Tartrique) |
| pH : | 3.25 |
| Yield : | 43 hl/ha |
| Optimum tasting : | 2024-2034+ |
| Average age of vines : | 32 years |
| Sweetness index : | 1 |
| Available for sale : | Yes |
| Soil : | Muschelkalk calcareous |
Description of the wine Pinot Gris Roche Calcaire 2022
In 2022, the Roche Calcaire entirely originates from the younger vines of Pinot-Gris planted in 1992 on the Clos Windsbuhl. Like many other Pinot-Gris in 2022, it was crucial to harvest them at a precise date in order to avoid over ripeness. Pinot-Gris is a fantastic grape variety, but just like its brother the Pinot-Noir, it requires a good terroir, reasonable yields, and a quality selection of clones or massal selection. Plante on a limestone geology, this grape variety will acquire a tighter structure and firmer acidity. So, despite the heat during harvest, the 2022 vintage of Roche Calcaire retained good acidity and managed to ferment bone dry.
Tasting notes
01/2024: Bright pale-yellow colour. Discreet nose which is slowly opening on fresh citrus fruits and light smoky aromas, a characteristic often found on this grape variety. This is almost a Riesling like nose with lots of precision and tension. Palate is dry and is supported by a ripe acidity. The finish shows an enjoyable velvety and elegant mouthfeel with again fresh white fruits flavours. The Windsbuhl character shows strongly in this wine and will allow for a nice evolution over the next few years.