Domaine Jean-Pierre Herr, Yann Herr, Alsace
Domaine Jean Pierre Herr, Pinot Blanc, Alsace, 2023
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For refined Pinot Grigio lovers, this is the perfect substitute! The fragrance of this wine is complex and soothing, with scents of honeydew, violets, citrus, stone fruits, and minerals. These aromas will develop flavors on the palate of the same caliber, supported by a racy acidity and a zesty vigor, to bring a delicious lingering expression. Vegan wine. Natural Fermentation. Farmed and produced based on biodynamic and organic standards from France. Only 75 cases produced. Only sold by CeleriersCellar,com in the US.
12%
Certified HVE and Organic. Winter pruning starts in November, using Guyot simple short-arch techniques (max ten buds), tied up close along the wire to optimize good aeration and prevent leaves packing (against Mildew). Spring starts with two mechanical ridging/ploughing back to remove weeds and protect younger vines against frost. These tasks are followed by suckering (removing the excess of branches) and disbudding the vines to control the yield’s quality. When necessary, an extremely limited quantity of organic compounds is applied. At the end of May through mid-July, Yann is tying up again the spur in between the wires without pruning. After that, until end of August, this is the time for a final plowing and mechanical trimming. Harvests start in September, entirely done by hand and by plot, when pick maturity is reached.
Vegan and natural wine: Full cluster pressed with pneumatic press, no maceration. Long and gentle pressing for 8 to 12 hours to extract the deeper delicate aromatics without concentrating the tannins. Settling by gravity for 12 hours. The must temperature is lowered to 10°C/50°F before racking. Cold natural Alcoholic fermentation with indigenous yeast (temperature kept under 18°C/64.5°F) in stainless steel tanks: this process last until February, at the latest. Multiple tastings to define when to stop Alcoholic fermentation. No Malolactic fermentation. Tangential filtration (Vegan) to stop Alcoholic fermentation and clarify the wine, preventing the use of Sulfites or finning compounds. Extremely low dosage of sulfites when bottling to prevent contamination.
Pinot Blanc
Pinot Blanc
75 cases
Alsace
<1.5g
2023 was a warm and dry vintage overall. There was no snow, rain nor frost during the winter and spring 2023. These ideal conditions naturally prevent diseases and fungus, setting up the stage for a stellar harvest. By July 14th, the dry weather could have been worrisome. The plants and fruits started to slightly show signs of lack of water. Fortunately, three rains between July and August helped bypass the risk of draught and replenish the reserve enough until harvests. To sum it up, it is a fantastic vintage for dry wine!
Alsace, France
Terroirs named “Talnal” next to Affenberg, Southern exposition, clay-sand with sandstone gravels soil, multiple naturel underground water source with excellent drainage.