The vine:

- Located in Rouffach, in the South of Alsace, the Clos Saint Landelin, monopoly of the Muré family, covers 15 hectares (37.5 acres). It’s situated at the southern end of the grand cru Vorbourg. Its steep south facing slopes are cultivated in terraces. The soil is clay and limestone with a lot of stones. The subsoil is made of calcareous sandstone from the Bajocien and calcareous conglomerates from the Oligocene. The vineyard is in organic farming.

- Average age of vines: 35 years

The wine:

- Vinification: slow fermentation and maturation on fine lees

- Acidity in tartric acid: 6,8 grams / litre

- Residual sugar: 54 grams / litre

- Alcohol: 12 % / volume

- Date of harvest: October 10th 2001

- Tasting notes:

Wonderful nose with fruity, floral and minerality. Generous mouth, the sugar is melted. Aromas of exotic fruits and lemon.

Starter with foie gras and chutney, cheeses

- Ageing potential: 20 years