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: 34 years

The wine:

- Vinification: slow fermentation and maturation on fine lees

- Residual sugar: 23 grams / litre

- Alcohol: 13,5 % / volume

- Date of harvest: September 10th 2009

- Yield: 35 hl / ha

- Tasting notes:

Enjoy with fish or seafood in sauce (like gambas with cream and dill) or white meat (poultry with creamy sauce) but also with foie gras or cheese.

- Ageing potential: more than 20 years