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Altenberg de Bergheim Grand Cru

FRANCE – Alsace – Bergheim
Locality:
FRANCE – Alsace – Bergheim
Appellation:
Altenberg de Bergheim Grand Cru
Grape Variety:
Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Sylvaner, Muscat, Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Traminer, Chasselas and Chasselas Rose
WineMaker:
Mathieu Deiss and Jean-Michel Deiss
Vineyard:
Planted from 1977 to 1997. South-facing. Jurassic limestone deposits, Liassic marl and pink sandstone. This Grand Cru vineyard is located in the heart of a field of geological faults that bring together hard Jurassic limestone and Lias marls. These fossil-rich formations comprise ferruginous clay-limestone soil over limestone bedrock. Density of 8000-10,000 vines/ha.
Viticulture:
Certified Organic (AB) and Biodynamic (Demeter).
WineMaking:
Pressed whole cluster and fermented over ambient yeasts.
Aging:
Aged 12 months on the lees in foudres.
Bottling:
Sweetness Level: 3.25 out of 4 – Sweet
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