Lutzeltal

The plateau above the Clos Saint Landelin is called Lutzeltal. The German origin of the name is lutzel or litzel (little) and Tal (vale). This plateau has the shape of a wide valley.

The soil is particularly stony and is composed of sandy limestone with a little clay. The climate is dry, due to its exposure to the wind and to the fact that Rouffach is the area in Alsace with the lowest rainfall.

This means that the vines have to have deep roots to get water, but at the same time René Muré must make sure that the yields are kept low to maintain quality.

The wines are very delicate and characterized by an aromatic array that is fruit driven. Lutzeltal produces superb pinot gris wine.

Tasting nots of Pinot Gris Lutzeltal 2001

Green-tinted yellow colour.
Fine nose, with tangerine, peach and apricot aromas.
The well balanced mouth introduce peach and citrus fruits. The wine is rich and fine.

- Acidity : 5 grams / litre

- Residual sugar : 10 grammes / litre

- Alcohol : 14,5 % / volume

- Harvest date : 21 / 09 / 2000

- Yield : 30 hl / ha