DOMAINE KOBLOTH, L'EMPREINTE, " LA LARME DE MARGAUX " Cuvée d'assemblage, AOC Alsace, Blanc, 2020
White wine made from Sylvaner grapes harvested when overripe.
Presentation
Parcels of old vines, wine of character, elegant and sweet.
The vintage
The late summer refreshment left us with very nice, ripe acidities. The harvest started on September 10, 2019, which is a normal date.
Location
Old vines located all around the domain, that we pamper like a child. The grapes from them are golden yellow, candied due to a low yield.
Terroir
Terroir of sandstone in decomposition.
Winemaking
Long pressing, fermentation in stainless steel tanks for 1 month.
Ageing
4 months in stainless steel tanks.
Varietals
Auxerrois : 42%
Sylvaner : 40%
Muscat blanc à petits grains : 5%
Gewürztraminer : 5%
Pinot gris : 5%
Riesling : 2%
Pinot Noir : 1%
Specifications
Alcohol content : 12,5 % vol.
Age of vines : Entre 40 et 60 years old
Residual Sugar : 28 g/l
Contains sulphites. Does not contain egg or egg products. Does not contain milk or milk-based products.
Serving
Serve between 8 and 10°C
Ageing potential
2 to 3 years
Tasting
Wine with fruity notes, candied, apricot, honey.
Food pairings
As an aperitif, with sweet and savory dishes, or at the end of a good meal.