2013 Sylvaner de Mittelbergheim, Domaine Lucas & André Rieffel

2013 Sylvaner de Mittelbergheim, Domaine Lucas & André Rieffel

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2013 Sylvaner de Mittelbergheim, Domaine Lucas & André Rieffel

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In the Bas-Rhin near the town of Barr, surrounding the village of Mittelbergheim, are located the 9.5 hectares of vineyards owned by Lucas Rieffel and his father André. Lucas took over the reins in 1996. Benefiting from a spicy mix of sandstone, clay, marl, granite and limestone soils, Lucas's strength lies particularly in his range of fine varietal wines, notably Riesling, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Gewürztraminer, Muscat, Sylvaner and increasingly Pinot Noir.

Delicate, pure citrus juice and sunny wet wool, Chenin Blanc-like aromas; this is understated but engaging. The light to medium-bodied palate is fleshy with gentle, bittersweet, white-peach flavours, along with a noticeable tang. Dry and true, this offers a refreshing alternative to Sauvignon Blanc.

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About this WINE

Silvaner/Sylvaner

Silvaner/Sylvaner

A white grape of uncertain origin that is planted in Alsace and more widely in Germany. In Alsace where it is known as Sylvaner, it is gradually being replaced by Pinot Blanc and Riesling - what is left over usually ends up being blended with other varieties and labelled Edelzwicker or being bottled as AC Alsace.

In Germany it represents around 10% of the total plantings and for years and  it had a reputation for high acidity, neutral wines, low in aroma and fruit. However today much better wines are being produced through selection of better sites, lower yields, and crucially through harvesting at optimum ripeness - if unripe Sylvaner makes an exceedingly green and mean wine. The very best examples are from Franken.

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