Paul Ginglinger Riesling Grand Cru Pfersigberg 2020
Type: White
Country: France
Region: Alsace
Grape Variety: 100% Riesling
Viticulture: Biodynamic | Certified Organic
Climate: Cool to moderate continental climate
Terroir: Riesling are produced from 13 hectares of vineyard that is located 220 to 340 meters above sea level. Vines grow on sandstone, clay and limestone soil
Winemaking: The entire production is harvested by hand to preserve the authenticity, conviviality and above all the quality of the harvest. The pressings are carried out in whole harvests, then the musts are transferred to the tuns for temperature-controlled alcoholic fermentation (15-20°C). Afterwards, the wine is aged on fine lees in the same tuns, as well as being lightly filtered before bottling
Color: Light burnished gold
Nose: Aromas of orange peel, Mirabelle plum, grapefruit and white peach
Palate: Soft and pleasant acidity over a mineral body
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.
