Domaine Loew is a family winery located next to Strasbourg. It was founded in 1996 by Etienne Loew, coming from a family with a rich history dating back to the 18th century. The estate of 6.5 hectares is spread out on 5 villages, with many various terroirs, but all the same subsoil of marl. Etienne is very attached to the protection of his land: the estate has been farmed biodynamically since 1996.
Presentation
Presentation
In Alsace, the lieux-dits called «Altenberg», literally «old mountain» are historically those which have always been farmed as vineyards. Bergbieten is cited in archives as of the 11th century, is a city near Strasbourg.
Terroir
Rocks and red marl, exposed South.
"Heavy" terroir, heats up slowly in the Spring.
"Heavy" terroir, heats up slowly in the Spring.
Winemaking
Hand-harvested, indigenous yeasts only. Nature wine.
Harvested only in fruit days, according to the Biodynamic calendar.
Fermented all winter with ageing on lees until summer.
Harvested only in fruit days, according to the Biodynamic calendar.
Fermented all winter with ageing on lees until summer.
Varietal
Riesling : 100%
Specifications
Alcohol content : 13,5 % vol.
Production volume : 150 cs
Residual Sugar : 1,5 g/l
Contains sulphites. Does not contain egg or egg products. Does not contain milk or milk-based products.
Advice
Ageing potential
Enjoy all year long, 5 to 10 years
Tasting
Elegant, mineral nose with notes of elderflower and licorice. This rich, dry wine has aromas of eucalyptus and chamomile. The palate is just as surprising, reminiscent of the nose : white flowers and vine peach, great acidity. It's a long wine, finishing with fine tannins and strong salinity.
Food pairings
Noble fishes.
