"Sélection de Grains Nobles" is a specific classification for exceptional naturally rich and sweet late harvest wines which are the result of a great patience and experience.
“Herrenreben” : In the 15th century, these vines were already famous as the property of the noblemen of Ribeaupierre. For this RIESLING, only berries affected by noble rot were harvested, in the poorest part of the “Herrenreben” where the grapes become easily concentrated which favors the development of noble rot.
This outstanding Riesling won a gold medal at the Riesling of the World 2008 .

Surface area : 80 ares (2 acres)

Location : hillsides at the entrance of a valley with a high elevation from 400 to 450 m south / south-west exposure to the sun

Soil : the soil is a light sandy soil made of very decomposed granite with a fractured granite basement

Age of the vines : from 30 to 35 years

Production : 1 350 bottles of 500 ml

Main analytic characteristics :
- natural alcoholic potential = 20°
- alcohol = 12°
- residual sugar = 127 g/l
- pH = 3.17

Tasting notes :
- A beautiful straw yellow with gold reflections.
- An intense well-developed and complex nose of over-ripening which presents candied citrus aromas with hints of pineapple as well as honey, jam, dried fruits .
- On the palate, after a silky entry, it’s a blossoming of complex aromas supported by an impressive richness which lingers very long thanks to a fresh touch of a very mature acidity

Associations :
Above all a wine of pleasure, emotion and meditation. To savour on its own just for the pure pleasure, as a perfect accompaniment to a Foie-Gras, delicious with strong cheeses (siltstone), as well as with desserts rich in fruits (citrus fruits or exotic fruits).

Ageing : It can be enjoyed now or still benefit from some years of ageing (more than 10 years)