2022 Bastian Wolber 'Laisse Tomber' Blanc Sur Schistes, Alsace, France
$105.00
- Variety: Riesling
- Size: 0.15 ha (0.37 ac)
- Vine Age: Average of 40 years (as of 2023)
- Terroir: From Bernardvillé in Alsace. On the top of the slope, 400m+ altitude, white and gray slate soil.
- Viticulture: Biodynamic (not certified)
- Vinification: Grapes picked by a team in Baden and transported to Volnay in a refrigerated truck, vinified and aged without added SO2, chilled overnight, crushed, pressed with a basket press for 2-3 hours, decanted (with the lees kept separately for future use if needed), ambient yeast fermentation and aging for 18-24 months in used 228 and 600L barrels, racked and blended in tank for 2 weeks, no fining, no filtration, SO2 only added before bottling (approx. 10-20 ppm).
Specs
- Country France
- Region Alsace
- Style White Wine
- Producer Bastian Wolber
- Farming Practices Organic
- Grapes Riesling
- Food Pairings Roast White Meats, Meaty Fish, Stinky Cheese, Fried Food
- Characteristics Wild Side, Micro Negociant, Dressed to Impress, Acid Head
- This item is not eligible for discount.
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