"Vendanges Tardives" is a specific classification for exceptional naturally rich and sweet late harvest wines which are the result of a great patience and experience.
"Holder" : is the best hillside of Wihr-au-Val for Gewurztraminer and Pinot Gris. The soil composed of granite and clay, offers them their opuence, complexity and exquisiteness.
However, in the middle of the Holder, there is a rock where the soil is so poor that only the Riesling can grow but with very low yields which provide very concentrated grapes and wines .
This gorgeous Riesling won a Decanter Trophy in 2006 and a gold medal at the Riesling of the World 2009 .

Surface area : 25 ares (0.63 acres)

Location : hillsides steep slopes with a very good south exposure to the sun

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

Age of the vines : 25 years

Production : 1 200 bottles (100 cases) (bottles of 750 ml or 500 ml )

Main analytic characteristics :
- natural alcoholic potential = 14°8
- alcohol = 12°5
- residual sugar = 39 g/l
- pH = 3.10

Tasting notes :
- A bright yellow colour with gold reflections
- A well developed and complex nose, first presenting citrus aromas with hints of pineapple and rhubarb, then developing more aromas of over-ripeness like beeswax, honey and candied fruits, very mineral notes .
- On the palate, its richness and power are perfectly well-balanced by its beautiful acidity. The long and lingering finish ends on a astonishing final of freshness.
This is a great wine with lots of personality.

Associations :
A wonderful wine to drink on its own, for pleasure (as an aperitif or in the evening ).
Its vivacity permits excellent pairings with rich fish dishes (seafood cassollette, fish in white butter, scallops cooked with Noilly, etc. …) as well as with exotic dishes such as Tajines of Chicken with candied citrus, or acidic desserts such as exotic fruits salad (with passion fruits, pineapple, mango, etc.) or rhubarb tart . 

Ageing : It can be enjoyed now or still benefit from some years of ageing.