Technical presentation
| Bottling : | September 2000 |
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| Acquired alcohol : | 12.8 ° |
| Residual sugar : | 10 g/l |
| Total acidity : | 3.7 g/l H2SO4 (5.7 g/l Tartrique) |
| pH : | 3.3 |
| Yield : | 68 hl/ha |
| Sweetness index : | 2 |
| Soil : | East & South facing, Gentle slope, Limestone/calcareous/siliceous |
Description of the wine Riesling Gueberschwihr 1999
We work 8 different small riesling vineyards in Gueberschwihr and they are all blended together in this wine. The warm and dry September weather was really beneficial for this kind of late ripening vineyard, allowing high ripeness with good acidity. The nose, even quite mineral, is already open and is associated with a generous structure. The finish feels rich and relatively dry, it is a wine for drinking in the near future.
The Goldert Grand Cru of Gueberschwihr
The Goldert of Gueberschwihr is the only locality in Alsace where the geological substratum is composed solely of marine oolithic limestone. Traditionally, the majority of the Goldert is planted to Gewurztraminer and Muscat. These grape varieties are reputed for producing wines with great finesse, structure and a discreet, however complex, bouquet.