“Linsenberg” is a very steep hillside located in Wihr-au-Val where the stony ground rapidly warms up in springtime. Its steep slope favorable to an exceptional exposure to the sun and the poverty of its soil with limits yield, allow the excellent maturation and concentration of this Riesling.

Surface area : 1,20 ha (3 acres)

Location : Very steep slopes with southern exposure

Soil : A stony and shallow granite soil rich in micas with a fractured basement which permits the roots to grow deeply.

Age of the vines : 20 - 25 years

Production : 12 000 bottles (1000 cases)

Main analytic characteristics :
- alcohol = 12°7
- residual sugar = 1.7 g/l
- pH = 3.25

Tasting notes :
- A bright straw yellow colour 
- An attractive flowery bouquet of white flowers and fresh fruits complexified by a touch of  minerality.
- A firm first taste full of fresh fruits, then a beautiful presence on the palate with a good body and a long  finish with beautiful minerality and a very pure acidity .
This very pure and serious Riesling which is still a bit closed, is a true gastronomic wine with a beautiful future in front of him
Associations :
It is unrivalled as an accompaniment to :
- starters
- fish, shellfish, seafood (nature or cooked)
- poultry and white meat  with creamy sauce
- oven-baked oysters
- Italian cuisine (with fresh or sun-dried tomatoes)
- fresh and creamy cheeses

Ageing : 8-10 years