Riesling Vendanges Tardives Clos Saint Landelin 2017

Riesling Vendanges Tardives Clos Saint Landelin 2017

The vine :

Located in Rouffach, the Clos Saint Landelin, fully owned by the Muré family, covers an area of 12 hectares (29 acres). It marks the southern end of the Grand Cru Vorbourg. Located at the exit of the valley, it is exposed to the south and benefits from a good amount of sunshine until late in the afternoon. The north and south-west winds ensure that the vines remain healthy until harvest time. The steep slopes of the Clos Saint Landelin require terraced cultivation. Its marl and limestone soil is particularly stony. The subsoil is composed of Oligocene conglomerates with oolitic limestone pebbles. These elements come together to form a very distinctive terroir. The vineyard is worked in biodynamic agriculture. The vines are tightly planted, at about 10,000 plants per hectare (4,000 plants per acre).

• Average age of vines : 40 years
• Harvest : by hand, in 20 kg boxes
• Date of harvest : October 6th 2017
• Yield : 31 hl/ha

The wine :

• Vinification : Slow fermentation and maturation on fine lees
• Residual sugar : 115 grams/litre
• Acidity in tartric acid : 7.95 grams/litre
• Alcohol : 10.5%/volume
• Ageing potential : until 2039
  

Press : 95/100 - James Suckling (August 2019) : «A gorgeous VT with dense and layered fruit and tangy acidity. Clear and vivid. Wonderful length and focus. Steely. Silky texture. Tangy and complete. From biodynamically grown grapes. Drink or hold.»

Organic and biodynamic Alsace wines certified by FR-BIO 01.
AOC Grand Cru Vorbourg.