Paul Ginglinger Riesling Grand Cru Eichberg 2020
Type: White
Country: France
Region: Alsace
Grape Variety: 100% Riesling
Viticulture: Biodynamic | Certified Organic
Climate: Cool to moderate continental climate
Terroir: Grapes from a single plot located in the place called Hinterer Eich, magnificently facing south. Terroir of marls dotted with sandstone scree
Winemaking: Spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts, soft pressing. Refined for 8 months in barriques
Color: Golden yellow
Nose: Aromatic expressions of orange zest, Mirabelle plum, grapefruit and white peach, plus a mineral signature
Palate: Wild, rich and opulent attack, beautiful dense and enveloping flesh with intense fruit flavours, stretching to a fine mineral finish
About the Winery:
Domaine Paul Ginglinger is a family-owned estate located in Eguisheim, a fairytale village just south of Colmar with a long winemaking history. The village is dominated by two grand cru vineyards, Eichberg and Pfersigberg.
Founded in 1610, it is now in the hands of Michel Ginglinger, who represents the 13th generation of the family. The domaine covers 12 ha of vineyards planted to pinot noir, pinot blanc, gewürztraminer, riesling, pinot gris, muscat and sylvaner. The average vine age is 30 years.
The production is certified organic. Michel uses no chemical pesticides or mineral fertilisers, preferring to allow the plants to find their own equilibrium. The result is concentrated, balanced wines with great purity and terroir character from village wines up to the Grands Crus.
