Riesling Turckheim 2022
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France / Vins D'Alsace
This wine originates from the gravelly sandy loam valley floor of Turckheim. In 2022, the crop was particularly small due to important losses during flowering and very small berries, consequence of a dry and hot summer. Usually, the oldest vines go into the Roche Roulée cuvée, but in 2022, both wines were blended together in a smaller cask. A high skin/juice ratio can explain the intense aromatic profile of this wine. The lack of water also slowed down the sugar ripeness. Despite waiting longer than usual, the sugar ripeness stayed low while the skins continued to ripen. This is the only Riesling that fermented quickly in 2022 and ended completely dry.
Harvest Note
2022 avoided the severe frost conditions of the prior year and the vines grew rapidly in the Spring months. The dry and hot conditions kept disease to a minimum but adversely affected flowering and caused a significant reduction in the overall crop size. A few late storms brought needed moisture but also some isolated hail damage. Harvest occured from August 22 to September 20 according to each vineyard's situation.
Tasting Note
pale yellow clear colour. The nose is delicately perfumed, Riesling can be quite flowery, and this wine shows it well. The lacy texture is already apparent on the nose, showing a medium intensity without the stony/mineral signature of more serious vineyard. The palate is immediately enjoyable: light, elegant, juicy, uncomplicated. It is a bone-dry wine with an easy drinkable mouthfeel. To be enjoyed now!
Technical Data
GRAPES: Riesling 100%
APPELLATION: Alsace AOC
PH: 3.3
ACIDITY: 3.7 g/l
ABV: 11.70%
AGING: 12 months in large foudres
MALOLACTIC FERMENTATION: Yes
RESIDUAL SUGAR: 1.0 g/l
Unique Selling Points
- Certified Organic and Biodynamic
- Entry-point Riesling for the domaine's extended range
- Unbroken winemaking lineage in Alsace since 1620
Good wine is made by people who actually do everything they say they are doing.
Olivier Humbrecht MW, Winemaker
About the Grape
Riesling
Riesling shows sublime, refined, vibrant aromas and flavors of peaches, apricots and white fruit, with floral and citrus blossom notes. May show slate, earth, tar, smoke or kerosene notes.
