The Heimbourg vineyard is located on the village of Turckheim, in the continuation of the Grand Cru Brand and Clos Jebsal vineyards, on a very steep south-west slope. The Oligocen soil is described here as marl-calcareous sandstone. The Oolithic limestone rocks are encased in a iron rich limestone sandstone. It is a quite a unique type of limestone soil originating from the erosion of the calcareous deposits that were on top of the mountains. It can be found on quite a few great vineyards in Alsace. Quite rocky, shallow and aggressive, it allows the roots to penetrate the soil a certain depth until the free lime becomes too aggressive. The style of the wine is therefore elegant and delicate with a firm acidity. This vineyard has the capacity to ripen to high level if harvested late, so in order to achieve a dry wine, the date of harvest has to be precise. Always a long fermentation (one of the longest in 2021!) before the wine becomes dry.

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
Bright yellow color. The nose expresses an immediate sense of strong mineral and limestone influence. After aeration or decanting, it will show eventually bright citrus, bergamot, spices and an expected slight austerity. It is very expressive today, but it is easy to see that this wine still has much more to show in the future. The mouth is tight, dry, showing a bright acidity and elegant finish. Like all 2021s, it is characterized by a delicate and inviting finish. Please do not hesitate to cellar it a few years.
Technical Data
GRAPES: 100% Riesling
APPELLATION: Alsace AOC
PH: 3.1
ACIDITY: 4.4 g/l
ABV: 12.90%
AGING: 12 months in large foudres
MALOLACTIC FERMENTATION: Yes
RESIDUAL SUGAR: 3.0 g/l
Unique Selling Points
  • Certified Organic and Biodynamic
  • From a terroir which produces superbly elegant and delicate wines
  • Unbroken winemaking lineage in Alsace since 1620
  • 95 points Suckling, 92 points Vinous
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