2023 Weinbach - Les Vignes du Precheur (750ml)

TECHNICAL DATA
Grape variety: Co-ferment of 5 Alsatian grape varieties: 40% Riesling, 30% Auxerrois,
20% Pinot Gris, 5% Muscat, 5% Sylvaner
Alcohol: 13 %
Residual sugar: 1.6 g/l
Total acidity (TA): 4.9 g/l
pH: 3.5
Barrel type: Old foudres (neutral oak)
Time in barrel: 8 months
Barrels produced: 20,600
TERROIR:
“Prediger” (“the Preacher”) vineyard, located beneath the Grand Cru Kaefferkopf on
sandy and clay stilts.
FARMING: In conversion to Organic and Biodynamic
Short pruning of the vines to keep yields low
PICKING: Hand-picked at optimum maturity to reinforce the aromatic expression and body of
the wines
WINEMAKING:
Gently pressed in whole clusters in pneumatic presses, fermentation with
indigenous yeasts (element of the terroir, enhances depth and complexity in the
wines) in old oak vats.
TASTING NOTES:
Seducing floral nose with touches of peach and apricot. Offers a firm yet gentle
mouthfeel, generously medium-bodied on the backbone of a crisp and elegant
acidity. Ending on a persistent saline finish.
PAIRING:
A welcome addition to any gathering, best served chilled as an aperitif and also with
a refreshing lunch. Great with quiche, onion pie, fish terrine, cheese soufflé, light
appetizers and grilled chicken.
DRINK: 2025- 2031.
GREEN PRACTICES: Certified Organic Grapes (Ecocert