Riesling Côte de Rouffach 2016

Riesling Côte de Rouffach 2016

The vine: 

Sheltered by the highest peaks of the Vosges mountains, this terroir receives an exceptional amount of sunshine. The mainly limestone subsoil ensures good drainage. The exposure of the hillsides goes from east to south-west. In 2005 the INAO (Institut National des Appellations d’Origine) acknowledge the denomination « Côte de Rouffach » as a communal appellation.

• Average age of vines: 40 years

The wine:

• Vinification: slow fermentation (natural yeast) and maturation on fine lees
• Harvest: By hand in 20-kg-boxes
• Date of harvest: October 12th, 2016
  
• Yield:68 hl/ha
• Residual sugar: 0,8 gram / litre
  
• Alcohol: 13 %/volume
• Ageing potentiel:until 2026

Tasting notes:

Bright yellow color with green reflections. Nose : nice aromas of lemon, white peach and clementine. Silky mouth with a beautiful freshness. The minerality plays with the acidulous character of the fruits. Ribambelle of citrus, crunchy pear and lime. Body and length.

Organic and biodynamic Alsace wines certified by FR-BIO 01.

Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée Alsace

Wine pairing idea : Lobster salad