2024 Julien Schaal Riesling Grand Cru Sommerberg

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Viticulture

The two-mica granite, called Turckheim granite, in a very advanced state, produced these mineral-rich granite arenas, highly suited for vineyards. These soils also promote the expression of fresh fruit and citrus aromas in Riesling wines.

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AGE OF SOIL : Around 330 million years ago, in the Carboniferous period, the continents teamed up to form a supercontinent called Pangaea. In the middle of Pangaea, there was a big mountain range called the Hercynian chain. The Vosges mountains were right in the middle of this range. When the two continental plates met, one slid under the other, creating rocks and granite beneath the surface (around 5 to 30 km deep). These rocks, called Vosges granites, include feldspar, mica, and quartz. This process also lifted up the mountain range above the surface.

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Vinification

The grapes undergo manual harvesting and are then pressed as whole bunch. After a prolonged and gentle pressing, the juice is moved to tanks for a delicate static settling process. The gradual, cool, natural fermentation extends for up to three months, followed by several months of aging. These meticulous steps contribute to capturing and preserving the authentic "sense of place".

We consistently aim to prevent malolactic fermentation to safeguard the aromas and inherent freshness naturally present in the wine.

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Recommendation

Asian cuisine.