France, Alsace
Auxerrois
Description
An arresting Auxerrois (also known as Pinot Auxerrois) from a vineyard of old vines that produce low yields of very concentrated grapes. Rich in flavour, but appetisingly savoury and off-dry, it has great depth, minerality and freshness. A characterful, versatile wine that works well with seafood, poultry, Chinese cuisine or cold cuts of roasted meats.
Certifications
A cool August contributed to the freshness of the vintage
Alcohol
13.0%
Analytical data
dry
3.69 g/l residual sugar
2.87 g/l acidity
3.45 pH
Vineyard
Yield: 35 hl/ha
Soil Type
South facing, gravel, sand and clay/limestone vineyard. Low rainfall thanks to the Vosges mountains to the West
Winemaker
Frédéric Blanck
Viticulture
45 year old vines. 5,000 plants per hectare, double guyot on trellis
Maturation
Aged on fine lees in large oak barrels (foudres) from 6 to 9 months for richness and complexity. Then bottled and left to age for a further 1 to 2 years.
Aromas
Wood: none
Taste
Body: complex
Bottling
Size: 0.750l
GTIN: 3433210001111
Packaging
Bottles per case: 6
GTIN: 3433210001166
