These vineyards express the notion of vins de terroirs and the character of grape variety makes way for the eloquence of the terroir. Our forbears had identified certain vineyards that, year after year, have a specific character and quality. Today there are deliberations for new laws recognising Lieux-dits as “younger brothers” of the Grands Crus in Alsace.
Grafenreben
Grafenreben is a vineyard on a slope of clay and chalk that faces southeast. It is ideal for Riesling, both intense and salty, with nuances of stone fruit and walnut.
Designation: Alsace Contrôlée
Origin: Village of Zellengerg
Ageing potential: 15 years - it is best to wait for at least 3 or 4 years after bottling
It must be decanted.
Jean-Christophe Bott & Valérie Bott-Cartier
tel : +33 3 89 47 90 04
fax : +33 3 89 47 97 33
mob : +33 6 70 09 12 98
info@bott-geyl.com
tel : +33 3 89 47 90 04
fax : +33 3 89 47 97 33
mob : +33 6 70 09 12 98
info@bott-geyl.com
1 rue du Petit Château - 68980 Beblenheim - FRANCE
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Cellar open every day except on sundays and public holidays
from 9am to 11:30am & from 2pm to 5:30pm. Appointment required for groups.
map
Cellar open every day except on sundays and public holidays
from 9am to 11:30am & from 2pm to 5:30pm. Appointment required for groups.