Description
From the Rangen Grand Cru vineyards, located in Thann Le Vieux; the southernmost Grand Cru vineyard in Alsace. This Grand Cru owes its name to the terrain’s extreme height variation – Rangen means ‘slope’ in old German. The steep hillside slopes reach 85% in some places, requiring that the harvest be done by abseiling or roping down.
Archives attest that the “Rangenwein”, “the warmest and most violent wine in the country”, was made here by monks from the ends of the 13th century. The vineyard totals 9 hectares, of which Wolfberger has 4. The upper part is planted with Riesling, the lower part with Pinot Gris.
Rich and delicate in the nose offering aromas of honey, ripe fruits and sweet spices, gingerbread. Long and ripe fruit flavors with apricot hints. Perfect for aging, the wine will reveal even more qualities after several years of cellaring.
Wine Type
White
Varietal(s)
100% Pinot Gris
Soil type
volcanic soil
Vinification
Aged on the lees in stainless steel vats for 8 months. Slightly filtered using a tangential filtration system.
Pairings
Duck honey and balsamic vinegar, foie gras, cheese like vacherin, comte 18 months, pork aigre douce (sweet and sour), dessert with apricot.
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