The finest of these vineyards express the notion of vins de terroirs even more clearly than the Lieux-dits, and the character of grape variety makes way for the eloquence of the terroir. Our forbears had identified and named these vineyards that have a specific character and quality year after year. Most of the vineyards were named by the medieval monks and their superiors.
Schlossberg
It was the first Grand Cru vineyard in Alsace (80 hectares) and Riesling is the King, as it was centuries ago. Most of the vines face due south. The terroir of the very steep slope of Schlossberg are on a crystalline mineral of granite from the basement of the Vosges Mountains, with sandstone and shale from the Devonian period.
The result is great Rieslings with richly floral scents, finesse and crystalline acidity balanced with great charm.
Designation: Alsace Grand Cru Contrôlée
Origin: Villages of Kientzheim and Kaysersberg
Ageing potential: 15 to 20 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.