The vines grow on the southern and south-eastern slopes of the Schoenenbourg hillside, at an altitude of between 265 and 380 metres, on a fairly steep slope. Excellent wines for laying down, they develop powerful, rich aromas.
North of Riquewihr
The vines grow on the southern and south-eastern slopes of the Schoenenbourg hillside, at an altitude of between 265 and 380 metres, on a fairly steep slope. Excellent wines for laying down, they develop powerful, rich aromas.
Dry
Sweetness
Between 10° and 12° C
Service
+ over 10 years
Ageing
Marnes et Gypse
Terroir
The grapes are harvested exclusively by hand.
Whole bunches are pressed in pneumatic presses.
to avoid any crushing and to respect the material as much as possible
first.
Juices are separated to optimise quality
of our wines. After static settling, the wines ferment under
temperature control at around 21°-22°, and are then matured on fine lees.
for 6 to 8 months. After filtration, the wines are bottled all at once
and matured in our cellars for several years before bottling.
commercialization
Ripe and rich, with lovely aromatic intensity and notes of candied fruit.
Ample with good length and minerality, a typical wine
What to marry it with?
Enjoy with fish in sauce, a seafood crust, a warm fish terrine, a fish fondue or goat’s cheese.