Encyclopedia · White grape
Maximum aromatic intensity: rose petal, lychee, ginger, and Turkish delight. Low acid, oily texture, phenolic bitterness on the finish. Unmistakable — nothing else smells like it.
Acidity low · Alcohol high · RS dry to off-dry
Climate Rain shadow of Vosges Mountains. Warm, dry, and sunny. Grand Cru volcanic and limestone sites.
Style Usually dry to off-dry. No MLF. High extract, phenolic bitterness on finish. Oily, viscous texture.
Tell Rose petal and lychee, ginger spice, oily texture, phenolic bitterness, low acid
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