Muscat Turckheim 2021
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France / Vins D'Alsace
The Muscat Petit grain (called Muscat d’Alsace in our region) has proven to be well adapted to the warmer climate of the recent vintages. Both colours (red and white produce a white wine) are planted on the gravelly/silt alluvial soil near the winery. Physiological ripeness is very important in order to avoid excessive varietal characteristics. The climate of Turckheim is therefore well adapted as the grapes reach an ideal ripeness at a lower alcohol potential, allowing the wine to ferment quickly completely dry. It’s natural elegance and lightness make it so easy to enjoy young
92 Points
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2021 vintage
Harvest Note
2021 was a challenging vintage which resulted in small volumes of extraordinary wines. The frost of April 6th significantly reduced the final harvest volumes. June & July saw heavy rains leading to rapid growth but unfortunately mildew also. August and September were sunny and dry, with harvest from September 15th to October 2nd. The small crop fermented quickly, alcohols were below usual levels, and all wines fermented completey dry.
Tasting Note
Pale yellow colour. Fragrant floral nose -roses. Still slightly reductive and benefits from aeration, a characteristic often found with the Muscat petit grain cultivar. Very dry palate, light elegant structure enhanced by crisp acidity and light tannic influence from the skins. A refreshing wine that will be perfect as an aperitif, raw fish and salads
Technical Data
GRAPES: 100% Muscat d'Alsace
APPELLATION: Alsace AOC
PH: 3.2
ACIDITY: 4.7 g/l
ABV: 11.7%
AGING: 12 months in large foudres
MALOLACTIC FERMENTATION: Yes
RESIDUAL SUGAR: 0.8 g/l
Unique Selling Points
- Dry, crisp and fragrant white ideal for multiple occasions and cuisines
- Certified Organic and Biodynamic
- 92 points Suckling
- Unbroken winemaking lineage in Alsace since 1620
Good wine is made by people who actually do everything they say they are doing.
Olivier Humbrecht MW, Winemaker
About the Grape
Muscat Ottonel
Muscat Ottonel is the most delicate member of the Vitis Vinifera Muscat family in terms of color, aroma and flavor. Sensitive to noble rot, Muscat Ottonel is often used in late harvest or dessert wines.
