Domaine Barmès-Buecher 2018 "Clos Sand" Riesling Alsace

750ml bottle

12.5% abv

VARIETIES: 100% Riesling 

CLASSIFICATION: Alsace AOC

VINEYARDS: From a very steep and south facing vineyard near the top of the Steingrubler Grand Cru vineyard in Wettolsheim. Selection massale utilized for new plantings.

VINEYARD SOILS: Micaceous granite

FARMING: Biodynamic

WINEMAKING: Hand harvested, then triage on sorting table. Gentle slow pressing (duration 12 hours). Stainless Steel fermentation. No malolactic fermentation.

AGING: In stainless steel on lees for 11 months. Light filtration prior to bottling.

Flinty reduction and aromatic red apple meet on the nose of this wine. The palate shows apple freshness that tingles with salty yeast around the edges. The wine conveys something inherently cool and fresh despite the warm vintage. That saltiness makes the bright finish irresistible.