Muré Riesling, Calcaires Jaunes, Alsace

Description

This Muré Riesling Calcaires Jaunes  is an organic Alsace Riesling, displaying the classic purity of fruit with a characteristic mineral finish. Pale yellow in colour with wonderful lemony citrus notes.

Alsace region is situated in the northeast of France, Alsace is one of the world most exciting wine which is very underrated. Alsace wines are predominantly white however there some outstanding red wine form the region namely pinot noir.

Although Alsace is part of France, unlike other parts of country  where wines take their name from their regions of production, Alsace labelling is straight forward, its  wines are  labelled by grape variety, and to simplify things further there are only 3 appellation in Alsace, the  wines are classified either as AC Vin d’Alsace, Alsace grand cru, and the sparkling wines, are classifed as AC Crémant d’Alsace.

The Muré estate was founded in 1650 by Michel Muré. Te estate is located in the South of Alsace. The Rouffach vineyards goes far back to the Roman times.

The two highest peaks in the Vosges known by the Grand and the Petit Ballon, helps to protect the vineyards  from rain-bearing west winds, which creates a perfect condition to grow quality grapes in the region. the vineyards benefit from long hours of sun exposure and mostly dry climate. This enable the grapes to achieve a full ripeness and develop complex characteristics.

The soils in the vineyards consist of  clay-limestone soils and calcareous sandstone subsoil.

For the  family Muré, quality and sustainability are paramount.  The  family estate have been farmed organically, utilising methods and techniques such, well aerated soils, as well as to increased flora and fauna  which encourages the vines to grow healthy enhancing the biological activities in the soil.

In return the grapes develop  unique characteristics  of the terroir and contribute to the expressive  minerality of the wines.

Biodynamic techniques are applied  throughout the vineyards, and chemical or synthetic products are used in vineyards.  contributes to healthy, nd the general well-being of the vines, resulting in the remarkable harmony which characterises the wines of Clos Saint Landelin.

In 1999 the estate’s 28 hectares (70 acres) have  been certified for  biodynamic (Demeter) and organic (Ecocert) wine making.

Handpicked harvest was carried out to ensure the freshness of the grapes are maintained. At the winery, the grapes were destemmed and undergo a gently crushed. A great level of attention to detail is fundamental for producing wines with characteristics with  pure and particular flavours, consistent monitoring is carried out.

Muré Riesling, Calcaires Jaunes, Alsace, is well balanced and enhanced by a touch of acidity. A great partner with seafood and fish dishes.