Marc Kreydenweiss
2005 Kritt Pinot Blanc, Alsace |
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| Label Artist: Günter Guben. His label represents the delicacy and harmony of the wines. |
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KRITT
Definition of Krit: On older maps, this vineyard site was called Kritter; it was named for a type of herb that grows profusely in the area.
Definition of Les Charmes: The Charms
Location: On a small hill outside village of Andlau
Size: 8.2 acres (6.4 planted to Pinot Blanc)
Vine Age: 25 years
Soil: Rich in iron, very pebbly, quartz, fragments of schist, sandstone, granite |
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An early and rapid harvest due to the maturation and concentration of the grapes.
Harvest Dates: Late September to early October |
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Barrel Aging: 10 months in 80- to 100-year-old ancestral oak casks
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| Aromas of over-ripe pears (Williams, mirabelle, and green gage pears); excellent concentration in the mouth; the delicacy is backed up by the minerality characteristic of this wine. |
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Varietal Composition: 100% Pinot Blanc
Production: 1,300 cases
(12/750ml)
Cases Imported: 750
Alcohol: 12.5%
RS: 3.0g/L
Cellaring Potential: 5 years
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