Country: France
Region: Wolxheim, Alsace
Appellation: Appellation Alsace Protégée
Grape varieties: Pinot Blanc & Auxerrois
Style: White
ABV: 12.5% by vol.
Yield: 45ha/hl
Terroir: Loess
Average age of vines: 35 years
Farming: Dry-farmed, Fukuoka approach. Certified organic.
Harvest: By hand
Vinification: Direct press, select whole clusters pressed using gentle pneumatic press. Spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts. No fining. No filtration.
Aging: Alsatian foudre, 6+ months
Sulfur added: None
Notes: The fine loess terroir, formed of wind-blown dust and predominantly composed of clay and sand, is heavy in minerals reflected in the complexity of the grapes. Fresh, thirst-quenching, supple, and balanced. Elegant. Easily drinkable on its own, or paired with lighter dishes.