Riesling Grand Cru Schlossberg

Domaine Saint Remy · Alsace, France

The typicity of Schlossberg wines is expressed by its fine acidity, floral aromas, great delicacy and harmonious and racy structure. They are distinguished by the freshness they draw from the great granite terroir.

Farming
Certified organic by Ecocert France and biodynamic by Demeter

Harvest Method
Hand harvested

Varietal
100% Riesling

Age of Vineyard
Planted in 1987

Vessel
Stainless steel tanks to preserve the fruitiness of the grape and the
tipicity of the terroir

Vineyard Yield
35 hl/ha

Soil Type
Granite soil

Annual Production
1,300 bottles

Vinification
After hand picking, the grapes are pressed immediately to extract the maximum aromatics and retain the bright fruit qualities. They use 2 pneumatic presses, so they can press very slowly for 4 to 5 hours. Native yeasts only and the fermentation ranges from 1 to 4 months, sometimes longer. The wine is aged for 6 to 9 months on fine lees in stainless steel tanks with some batonage once or twice a month.