Domaine Valentin Zusslin, Bollenberg Pinot Noir 2019
Bollenberg is the large hill wrapping around Orschwihr, the most sheltered part of the Domaine, notably warmer and dryer than other plots in Alsace. The whole hill is classified as a natural reserve and the wine producers farming on it are all very mindful of its unique biodiversity. The Pinot Noir vines from the Zusslin date back to the 60's and 70's and are carefully cultivated, hand harvested and sorted twice over before entering the winery. Zusslin are widely recognised now to be producing exceptional quality Pinot Noir, rivalling famous villages in the Cote de Beaune.
Bollenberg is the large hill wrapping around Orschwihr, the most sheltered part of the Domaine, notably warmer and dryer than other plots in Alsace. The whole hill is classified as a natural reserve and the wine producers farming on it are all very mindful of its unique biodiversity. The Pinot Noir vines from the Zusslin date back to the 60's and 70's and are carefully cultivated, hand harvested and sorted twice over before entering the winery. Zusslin are widely recognised now to be producing exceptional quality Pinot Noir, rivalling famous villages in the Cote de Beaune.
Bollenberg is the large hill wrapping around Orschwihr, the most sheltered part of the Domaine, notably warmer and dryer than other plots in Alsace. The whole hill is classified as a natural reserve and the wine producers farming on it are all very mindful of its unique biodiversity. The Pinot Noir vines from the Zusslin date back to the 60's and 70's and are carefully cultivated, hand harvested and sorted twice over before entering the winery. Zusslin are widely recognised now to be producing exceptional quality Pinot Noir, rivalling famous villages in the Cote de Beaune.
Domaine Valentin Zusslin has been established in the village of Orshwihr, southern Alsace since 1691. Representing the 13th generation are brother and sister Jean-Paul and Marie Zusslin. They took over the winery in 2000 and have followed in their father’s footsteps to protect their land and elevate Domaine Valentin Zusslin to the pinnacle of Alsace wines.
Grape variety : 100% Pinot Noir Terroir : Clay/Iron rich soils, Jurassic Limestone Plots : Bollenberg Leiu-Dit Surface area : 1ha Average age of the vines : 40 years Orientation : East & West exposition Altitude : 150m Harvest : Manual , sorted 3 times Vinification: Native yeasts, 2 weeks of skin maceration in wooden vats Ageing: 50% in Large Oak Fourde, 50% in 228l old oak barrels for 20 months Acidity: 6.34g/l Sugar: 0.0g/l Alcohol: 13.5%
