Riesling Brand Grand Cru 2024
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France / Alsace
Brand is a south-facing terroir on steep slopes with a substrate of granite. This is a very warm sight which ripens early, while the cool evening temperatures allow for the fruit to be powerful yet balanced. Vines here are quite old.
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2024 vintage
Harvest Note
The 2024 vintage will certainly be remembered as an unusual one which defied climate change. Rainfall was 30% to 50% above average and extremely high temperatures were largely avoided. Well-drained soils were key to achieving consistent fermentations.
Tasting Note
The influence of the granite soil is clearly felt, and the tension on the nose is almost palpable. The palate is vibrant, bright, and juicy. On the palate, the Brand reveals intensity and power.
Technical Data
GRAPES: 100% Riesling
APPELLATION: Alsace AOC
PH: 3.2
ACIDITY: 4.3 g/L
ABV: 13%
AGING: 11 months in large old oak casks
MALOLACTIC FERMENTATION: Yes
Unique Selling Points
- Powerful and dry Reisling with complexity and nuance
- Certified Organic and Biodynamic
- Transparent and authentic reflection of this unique terroir
- Enjoyable now or has capacity for significant aging
Good wine is made by people who actually do everything they say they are doing.
Olivier Humbrecht MW, Winemaker
About the Grape
Riesling
Riesling shows sublime, refined, vibrant aromas and flavors of peaches, apricots and white fruit, with floral and citrus blossom notes. May show slate, earth, tar, smoke or kerosene notes.
