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2010 will probably be considered one of the most extreme vintages in recent years, as we went from - 26°C before Christmas to an extremely hot July. 2010 will also be remembered as one of the smallest crops in Alsace for many years, with yields sometimes up to 70% smaller in some areas.We now have two little vineyards planted with Gewurztraminer in the Rangen vineyard. Both, quite close to each other, are located directly above the river Thur that runs only a few yards from the first vines. This river plays an important role in the development of noble rot and is a source of heat. The volcanic soil of the Rangen has a powerful influence on the Gewurztraminer grape, as it is capable to diminish the varietal character of the wine and also the aromatic impact of the noble rot. The 2010 was harvest with a fair amount of noble, but it doesn’t really show on the wine, except perhaps on the increase of acidity due to the rot concentration effect. The fermentation was over in 4 months and the wine has a classic balance.3/2012: the nose is incredibly marked by the vineyard strong character. There is lots of smoke, flint and strong lees character. This wine has yet to open up. The palate is powerful, intense and very long. The good acid balance brings some elements of freshness and helps to hide the alcohol and tannins. More Rangen than Gewurztraminer, this wine will go through time very slowly.Bottling date: 3/2012
Alcohol: 14.8° alc
Residual sweetness: 37 g/l
4.9 g/l H2SO4
pH: 3.6
Yields: 28 hl/ha
Optimum drinking period: 2015-2040+
Average age of the vines: 31 years
Terroir: Sedimentary volcanic rocks. South facing, steep slope;
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