Technical presentation
| Bottling : | February 2005 |
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| Acquired alcohol : | 13.9° |
| Residual sugar : | 16.0 g/l |
| Yield : | 37 hl/ha |
| Average age of vines : | 29 years |
| Sweetness index : | 2 |
| Soil : | East & South facing, Gentle slope, Limestone/calcareous/siliceous |
Description of the wine Riesling Gueberschwihr 2003
Most of the Gueberschwihr Rieslings were blended in our generic Riesling 2003. This is a very small volume that we kept aside in order to see how this vineyard performed in this vintage (we usually have 1.2ha). The grapes were harvested at very high ripeness potential (15%) against our will (we underestimated the maturity) but with surprising good acidity. The fermentation is very slow. (only 40cs made)
Tasting notes
06/2004 : fermentation is very slow and not finished yet, but going very well. The finished wine should be almost dry (indice 2) with a good acid balance. Classic calcareous minerality.
10/2004 : just finished to ferment. There is still some residual sweetness, but well balanced by a good acidity and powerful structure. (very small production).