Country: France
Region: Nothalten (Bas-Rhin), Alsace
Appellation: Vin de France
Grape variety: 100% Sylvaner
Style: White
ABV: 13.5% by vol.
Yield: 25ha/hl
Terroir: Marl and sandstone
Average age of vines: 60+ years
Farming: Biodynamic for 10+ years, from the second year of EcoCert organic conversion
Harvest: By hand, September 5th, 2022
Vinification: Slow (11 hours), direct press using a pneumatic press. Spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts. No fining. No filtration.
Aging: Six months in stainless steel tank and barrel. Bottled March 5th, 2023.
Sulfur added: 30mg total added, at press and during alcoholic fermentation