Alsace, Domaine Paul Kubler, Les Pierriers, AOC Alsace, Blanc
Alsace, Domaine Paul Kubler, Les Pierriers, AOC Alsace, Blanc
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
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.
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
Varietals
Riesling: 100
Specifications
Alcohol content: 12,5% vol.
GM: NO
Allergenes: Contains sulphites. Does not contain egg or egg products. Does not contain milk or milk-based products.
