Philippe Kubler, took over his family’s domaine in 2004, carrying on the estate's history that started in 1620. The vineyard of 10 hectares is composed of five main soil types, and grape varieties are selected according to soil type, with the aim of achieving the best expression between grape variety and geological signature. Traditional, respectful winemaking methods such as fermentation in foudres are used, and no pesticides in the vineyard, respecting the biology.
Presentation
Presentation
Surrounding the Riesling plots on the summit of the Weingarten locality, the "pierriers", the scree witness to the efforts of our forefathers to develop and cultivate these plots. They are also a reminder of the mineral character of this emblematic grape variety.
Terroir
Distinctive pink sandstone unique to Alsace known as Grès de Vosges.
On top of lieu-dit "Weingarten", exposed South and South-East.
On top of lieu-dit "Weingarten", exposed South and South-East.
In the vineyard
Planted between 1974 and 2008, density of 5000 to 6000 vines per hectare.
Winemaking
Hand-harvested, slow pressing for 5 hours with whole clusters.
Slow settling down and fermentation in oak cask for a month.
Ageing in oak cask on whole lees until spring, then on fine lees until bottling in September.
Residual sugar : 0 g/L
Slow settling down and fermentation in oak cask for a month.
Ageing in oak cask on whole lees until spring, then on fine lees until bottling in September.
Residual sugar : 0 g/L
Varietal
Riesling : 100%
Specifications
Alcohol content : 12,5 % vol.
GM : NO
Production volume : 1000 cs
Contains sulphites. Does not contain egg or egg products. Does not contain milk or milk-based products.
Advice
Serving
12°C/54°F
Ageing potential
5 to 10 years
Tasting
This Riesling opens with intense citrus notes, lemon, pink grapefruit and gooseberry. The mouth is salivating, with a "citrusy" tension that carries through to a long, lemony finish.
Food pairings
Delicate freshwater fish prepared in terrine, pan-fried or en papillote; sushi, of course; goat's or ewe's milk cheeses.
