| Size | 75cl |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2018 |
| ABV | 14% |
| Country | France |
| Region | Alsace |
| Main Grape | Other (100%) |
| Expression | White, Crisp, Dry and Refreshing |
Tasting note
Grand Cru Brand Riesling is crystal clear on the nose, with citrus and exotic aromas. In the mouthful, it is generous, concentrated, full bodied but with a beautiful tension. The granit terroir imparts a focused and dry style, but also precise and a wonderful salinity at the end.
In the press
The 2018 Grand Cru Brand Riesling shows clear, very dense and ripe fruit on the nose intertwined with delicate herbal and stony notes. Supple, round and intense on the palate, this is a powerful and saline dry Riesling cru with herbal notes on the somewhat alcoholic finish. I wish I had more time and a bigger glass to explore this Brand with more patience. Drink 2025-2040.
Viticulture
Brand in Turckheim is one of the most reputable Grand Cru's of Alsace. It is establised on 58ha and exposed south/south-east. It is a warm terroir (Brand is literally translated as "fire"). Formed of two micas granit. Our parcel of close to 1ha is 100% planted in Riesling. Vines are around 65 years old on average.
Vinification
Our grapes are harvested at maturity then crushed and delicately pressed in a pneumatic press. Vinified in a dry style in stainless steel vats and old casks. No malotactic, or long ageing on lees in order to preserve freshness, liveliness and fruity aromas. Bottled in the spring following the harvests, then 3 years of ageing minimum in our cellar.
Food Match
Fresh water fish, cooked, marinated, in creamy sauce, poultry, goat and hard cheeses, also smoked fish, eel and some japanese sushi will pair beautifully with this wine.
| Closure | Natural Cork | ||
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| Suitable for | Vegans Vegetarians | ||
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| pH | 3.27 | ||
| Total Acidity | 6.02g/l Tartaric | ||
| Residual Sugar | 0.5g/l | ||
| Allergens | Sulphur | ||
| SKU Code | K8116218 |