Domaine Valentin Zusslin, Grand Cru Pfingstberg Riesling 2016
The only Grand Cru produced by Domaine Valentin Zusslin. The soils are a complex mixture of Limestone, Marls and Sandstone which directly links to the wines complexity. Protected by the Vosges Mountains, the plot benefits from sheltered rainfall with the main water source for the vineyard supplied by the forest above the plot. The wine produced on the Pfingstberg always strikes with a particular personality: powerful, precise, deep, concentrated and long lasting. Bottle age certainly allows the wines to shine, 2016 is hitting a very good spot right now.
The only Grand Cru produced by Domaine Valentin Zusslin. The soils are a complex mixture of Limestone, Marls and Sandstone which directly links to the wines complexity. Protected by the Vosges Mountains, the plot benefits from sheltered rainfall with the main water source for the vineyard supplied by the forest above the plot. The wine produced on the Pfingstberg always strikes with a particular personality: powerful, precise, deep, concentrated and long lasting. Bottle age certainly allows the wines to shine, 2016 is hitting a very good spot right now.
The only Grand Cru produced by Domaine Valentin Zusslin. The soils are a complex mixture of Limestone, Marls and Sandstone which directly links to the wines complexity. Protected by the Vosges Mountains, the plot benefits from sheltered rainfall with the main water source for the vineyard supplied by the forest above the plot. The wine produced on the Pfingstberg always strikes with a particular personality: powerful, precise, deep, concentrated and long lasting. Bottle age certainly allows the wines to shine, 2016 is hitting a very good spot right now.
Domaine Valentin Zusslin has been established in the village of Orshwihr, southern Alsace since 1691. Representing the 13th generation are brother and sister Jean-Paul and Marie Zusslin. They took over the winery in 2000 and have followed in their father’s footsteps to protect their land and elevate Domaine Valentin Zusslin to the pinnacle of Alsace wines.
Grape variety : 100% Riesling Terroir : Limestone marls on Sandstone Plots : Pfingstberg Average age of the vines : 50+ years Orientation : South East Altitude : 300m Harvest : Manual Vinification: Hand harvested, transported in 20kg boxes to the winery. Slow and long press (12 hours) Spontaneous fermentation in oak barrels Ageing: Up to 2 years in traditional Oak Casks Malolatic Fermentaion: 100% Acidity: 2.98g/l Sugar: 1.1g/l Alcohol: 13%
