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A beautiful golden-yellow colour, this wine presents a slightly spicy nose with notes of dried fruits and smoke, along with forest aromas of acacia and honey. The palate is ample and rich, yet remains remarkably light and balanced.
A document from the early 16th century mentions the appointment of a certain Thiébaut Gresser, a winegrower by trade, as the Provost of the town of Andlau. This means that wine has been in the family for nearly 5 centuries - it has even become an unchanging tradition.
Today, Rémy Gresser cultivates a little over 10 hectares around Andlau on beautiful schist, sand, and clay terroirs. His plots are located in the three Grand Crus of the commune: Kastelberg, Wiebelsberg, and Moenchberg.
Having been at the head of the estate since 1977, Rémy Gresser sums himself up in one short sentence: "I cultivate the vine according to the rule of our ancestors; I feel like a farmer and artisan of the vine." His wines, always well-rated by critics, elegantly illustrate this winegrower's passion for Alsace and its terroirs.
This wine comes from 40-year-old vines planted on limestone soil with an eastern exposure. The "Brandhof" vineyard is managed using biodynamic practices, which include composting and organic manure. The grapes were hand-harvested at peak ripeness. After a gentle pneumatic pressing, the juice was cold-settled for 36 hours. Fermentation occurred naturally with native yeasts, and the wine was then aged on its fine lees in oak barrels.
