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Alsace Riesling Grand Cru Zinnkoepflé Agathe Bursin 2005
13.5%
0.75L
Intensity
From a Grand Cru meaning “Sun Mount”, this Riesling perfectly balances aromatic generosity with tension, a hallmark of its limestone terroir.
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Alsace Riesling Grand Cru Zinnkoepflé Agathe Bursin 2005
The wine
This Riesling, which can be stored in the cellar for 10 to 15 years, comes from a grand cru which means "Mount of the Sun". As its name
indicates, the sunny climate allows the berries to reach a good phenolic maturity and
to produce a tasty wine. The generosity of its aromatic notes is balanced by a tension
brought by its origin on limestone soil.
About the Producer Agathe Bursin
Agathe Bursin took over plots of family vines in 2000 that were first planted by her great-grandparents as a polyculture back in the 19th century. This winemaker who has this wine flowing through her blood studied viniculture and the legal aspect of growing vines and crafting wine. She creates beautiful, fine Rieslings that reflect the terroirs that produce them.
A large part of the seven-hectare property is located in the Zinnkoepflé Grand Cru and the estate gained organic certification in 2020. In the winery, intervention during vinification is kept to a minimum and the white wines are matured in stainless steel, while the reds are aged in barrels that have already been used several times. The amount of sulphur added remains reasonable, even for the sweet wines. Due to its size, production is small but highly worth trying.
For more information, read our article on the estate on the iDealwine blog.
Detailed characteristics
Quantity: 1 bottle
Level 1 NormalObservations 1 Damaged label, 1 Stained label, 1 Label tapedOrigin: private individual
Type of cellar: underground, natural cellar
Recoverable VAT: no
Original wooden case / Original case: no
French customs seal: yes
Alcohol percentage: 13.5 %
Region: Alsace
Appellation: Alsace Riesling
Classification: Grand cru
Owner: Agathe Bursin
Vintage: 2005
Colour: white
Peak drinking window: drink until 2025
Service temperature: 10°
Size (in ha): 6 hectares
Intensity: crisp
Leading aroma: citrus
Tasting occasion: food-friendly wine