Since 1785, the Rentz family has been running the family vineyard in Zellenberg, and today Catherine and her brother Patrick Rentz are at the head of the family estate. The estate works today 27 ha, spread over 5 communes in the heart of the wine road: Bergheim, Ribeauvillé, Hunawihr, Zellenberg, Riquewihr, spread over particularly well exposed hillsides.
Presentation
Presentation
Varietal wine, originating from various hillside soils, which wonderfully unveil the character and aromas of the grapes.
In the vineyard
Respectul practices if the environment and HVE label certification.
Winemaking
Traditional vinification and cultivation method. In order to be labelled as “Sélection de Grains Nobles”, each grape (infected with noble rot) is harvested manually one by one at the end of October or beginning of November, under state control. The grapes are then matured in order to get a very high level of sugar concentration (above 306g of sugar/litre) which gives the potential to reach an alcoholic level of 18.2°. The grapes are then progressively pressed in a pneumatic press in order to extract the juice and aromas. The naturally present yeast on the grapes will start the alcoholic fermentation process that will change the grape juice into wine. Temperature controls are conducted throughout the fermentation process in order to guarantee persistence and balance. Two to three months after the fermentation process, the wine is racked in order to start maturing. Before bottling, each vat is filtered in order to guarantee the organic stability and conservation of the wine. The wine is kept in cellars for two years during which it undergoes multiple tests and blind tastings. If it meets the quality and standards expected, it will earn the right to be labelled as “Sélection de Grains Nobles”.
Varietal
Pinot gris : 100%
Specifications
Alcohol content : 12.5 % vol.
Advice
Serving
Serve between 8 to 10 °c (46 to 50°F)
Ageing potential
Enjoy all year long, Over 15 years
Tasting
Great sweet wine with a straw-yellow colour and aromas of dry fruits and honey, which slowly evolves into a rich dense and elegant body on the palate. The length in the mouth is exceptional and complex. Best served as an aperitif with foie gras, with a dessert and outside meal times in a convivial atmosphere!
Food pairings
Our Pinot Gris Sélection de Grains Nobles can be served as a high-class aperitif. It goes well with foie gras and can also be served with strong cheeses and desserts (apple pie, shortcakes, mousse…).
