- Certified biodynamic
- Field blend of Alsatian varieties
- A single site at the top of Altenberg (Grand Cru) in Bergheim
- 340m altitude
- Northeast facing
- Shallow, iron-heavy, white limestone soils
- The “En Remilly” of the single crus (top of the hill, poor shallow soils)
- Planted between 1972-2002
- 10,000 vines per ha
- Indigenous yeast
- Very slow, whole-cluster pressing for up to 12 hours
- Fermented and aged in large ancient foudres for 12 months
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2017
Country:
France
Region:
Alsace
Appellation:
Alsace
Variety:
Blend - Alsace
Color:
White
Farming Practice:
Certified Biodynamic
Sizes Available
Full Bottle | FR-DES-35-17 | 12/750ml |
Resources
Press & Reviews
Wine Advocate
Score
94
Date
2023-04-05
Wine Enthusiast
Score
93
Date
2023-04-17