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Elegance and finesse characterise this wine. The nose is floral and the mouth delicate. The long persistence is supported by the characteristic minerality of the Vosges sandstone.
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.
Nestled in the Alsatian village of Andlau, the Wiebelsberg Grand Cru vineyard is a testament to tradition and terroir. The vines, with an average age of 45 years, are rooted in a distinctive pink sandstone soil from the Vosges Mountains and are oriented to the south, soaking up the sun. The vineyard is meticulously managed using biodynamic practices, which include composting, organic manure, and regular plowing.
Harvest, which typically occurs in mid-September, is done entirely by hand to ensure only the highest quality grapes are selected at their peak physiological maturity. In the winery, the grapes undergo a gentle pneumatic pressing before the cold-must-settling process. Fermentation is a natural process, relying on indigenous yeasts, and the wine is then aged on its fine lees in oak barrels. The resulting wine is an elegant expression of this unique grand cru.
