The vine: 

- Area of production: Côte de Rouffach

Sheltered by the highest peaks of the Vosges mountains, this terroir receives an exceptional amount of sunshine. The mainly calcareous subsoil ensures good drainage. The exposure of the hillsides goes from east to south-west. In 2005 the INAO (Institut National des Appellations d’Origine) acknowledge the denomination « Côte de Rouffach » as a communal appellation. Only the following varieties were recognized : riesling, pinot gris, gewurztraminer et pinot noir.

- Average age of vines: 41 years

The wine:

- Harvest: by hand, in 20-kg-boxes

- Date of harvest: October 4^th  2009

- Yield: 47 hl / ha

- Vinification: slow fermentation and maturation on fine lees

- Residual sugar:  20 grams / litre

- Acidity in tartaric acid: 5,50 grams / litre

- Alcohol: 13,5 % / volume

- Wine made with grapes from organic farming

- Tasting notes:

The wine has a great yellow color with green reflections. The nose is fine with aromas of rose, amber, pepper. The mouth is rounded, with flavors of passion fruit, orange and ginger. The final is smooth and fresh.

This wine can be enjoyed with foie gras, exotic cooking and cheeses like munster or époisses.

- Aging potential: 10 years