2009 RIESLING RANGEN DE THANN CLOS SAINT URBAIN GRAND CRU INTRODUCTION The Rangen was partially replanted in the 50s and 60s (very well indeed by the previous owner of the Clos Saint Urbain) and it is these vines that were used to produce this wine. The Rangen is very steep, sometimes above 100% slope, and its south facing volcanic soil reacts dramatically well to intense sunshine. Having flowered much later than any of our other vineyard in 2009, the September sunshine actually helped this vineyard to finish ripening the grapes so by October the harves was ripe and healthy for the Riesling. This was one of the fastest wines to ferment though, basically dry, but with the roundness of small concentrated yields. VINEYARD PROFILE Surface: 2.1 ha Terroir: Sedimentary volcanic rocks, facing south, very steep slope WINEMAKER NOTES 2/2011: The nose shows the strong personality of the volcanic soil; flint stone, pencil lead, powdered rock, nicely balanced with more fruity aromas typical of the vintage. The palate is ample, quite rich, unctuous, showing a nice ripeness and again, typical volcanic flavours. The saline quality of this vineyard is perhaps attenuated in 2009 by the solar character of the vintage, which makes the Rangen perhaps more approachable in its youth than most recent vintages. Further ageing will however continue to improve the wine! TECHNICAL INFORMATION Bottling Date: 9/2010 Alcohol: 13.5% Residual Sweetness: 7.5 g/l, 3.6 g/l H2SO4 PH: 3.4 Yields: 35 hl/ha Optimum Drinking Period: 2012-2029+ Average Age of the Vines: 47 years Indice 1
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