1997 Josmeyer Riesling Grand Cru Hengst “Samain”

1997 Josmeyer Riesling Grand Cru Hengst "Samain" is both elegant and deep.

Founded in 1854 by Aloyse Meyer, the house of Josmeyer is now run by long time associate, Christophe Ehrhart, who is in charge of viticulture, assisted by the fifth generation of the founding Josmeyer family: Isabelle and Celine. Situated amid the communes of Wintzenhiem, Turkheim and Wettolsheim, the Josmeyer domaine covers an area of 25 ha, of which 5 are the slopes of the AOC Grand Cru Brand and Hengst vineyards.

Having worked their vineyards on organic principles for many years, since 2000 the Domaine has moved towards a full conversion to biodynamic culture in accordance with their conviction that "the pursuit of excellence in harmony with the earth" will express both terroir and varietal character more dramatically. The average age of the vines is 25 years and with hard pruning and the use of only natural fertilizers, yields at Josmeyer are far lower than the average for Alsace.

Reisling Grand Cru Hengst Semain 1997

The 1997 Reisling Grand Cru Hengst "Semain" is deep yellow-green in colour. The ripe nose is reminiscent of crystallized exotic fruits. On the palate, it is direct and elegant with remarkable fullness and concentration. The wine is both elegant and deep.