Domaine Ostertag - Sylvaner 'Les Vieilles Vignes' 2023 (750ml)
Price: $36.99
| Producer | Domaine Ostertag |
| Country | France |
| Region | Alsace |
| Varietal | Sylvaner |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Sku | 204307 |
| Size | 750ml |
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Domaine Ostertag Description
If each generation leaves its mark on a domaine, André Ostertag’s on Domaine Ostertag can’t be underestimated. In the 1980s, after training in Burgundy, he returned to the family domaine his father built in the 1960s with renewed zeal: he lowered yields considerably, brought biodynamic viticulture to his fourteen hectares of vineyards, and sought nuance in terroir rather than the typicity of a grape variety. His subtle use of oak barriques, sourced from the Vosges Mountains, served to bring greater depth on the palate for varieties from the Pinot family. His pioneering approach helped to define new expressions of Alsatian wine for the entire region.
From an old parcel of vines 55-85+ yrs of age.
Vinous: 92 Points
The 2023 Sylvaner Vieilles Vignes hails from vines from 55 to 85 years old grown on sandstone, clay, loess and marl. It was made in stainless steel only and went through full malolactic fermentation. The nose is full of baked apple pie aromas. The palate is understated and concentrated but without any heaviness. This is a quintessential Sylvaner of supreme balance and ease. So smooth and understated. This is wonderful.
(Bone-dry)
