An unusually rich Sylvaner, mellowed by its maturation in acacia barrels.
Production
Produced from vines over 35 years old, the juice is fermented in temperature controlled acacia barrels. Post fermentation, the wine is aged on its lees in the acacia barrels until September the following year when it is bottled. The use of acacia barrels was discovered when visiting a producer in the Alto Adige who used acacia casks for Sylvaner. Starting with just one barrel in 2005, this has increased as the wine style has become more popular. Acacia is interesting because it provides no typical oaky flavour but rather mellows and "softens" the acidity of the Sylvaner adding structure and some gentle floral aromas.
Cave de Turckheim Sylvaner Vieilles Vignes 2022 (6 bottles case)
Vivino ratings
Tasting notes
A lightly spiced and mellow nose characterised by the gently honeyed perfume of the acacia wood. The palate is beautifully textured with rich, weighty yet refreshing fruit and a long, zesty, lemon finish.
Food match
Light fluffy omelettes, onion tart, salads, gently spiced Asian cuisine.
Info
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ABV
13.5%
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CASE/BOTTLE SIZE
6 x 75cl
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REGION/COUNTRY
ALSACE, FRANCE
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GRAPE
SYLVANER 100%
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FEATURES
VEGETARIAN, VEGAN, SUSTAINABLE
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CLOSURE
CORK
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WINEMAKER
MICHEL LIHRMANN
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ALLERGEN INFO
CONTAINS SULPHITES AND NO OTHER ALLERGENS
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Meet the producer
Widely regarded as one of the best co-operatives in the world, Cave de Turckheim lies at the mouth of the Munster Valley. Working closely with 180 partners, its vineyards span the full breadth of Alsatian terroir and grape varieties. Cave de Turckheim only produces wine from the grapes of its member growers, it is a récoltant not a négociant.
Substantial investment in the winery has enabled the team to vinify many parcels of grapes separately, offering Michel Lihrmann (senior winemaker for 25 years) the chance to highlight each wine's nuances in his signature dry, yet fruit forward, style.
Committed to producing the highest quality wines, growers are encouraged to keep yields low - for example, Cave de Turckheim voluntarily caps yields for its Grands Crus vineyards at 45hl/ha rather than the permitted 55hl/ha - and to pick the grapes by hand. This is part of a long term and innovative strategy of sustainability that includes developing the largest holdings of organic vineyards in Alsace, using natural alternatives to chemical treatments, and a green overview of all vineyard practices. Alongside some great organic wines, the extensive range runs from the excellent value Tradition wines right through to individual Grand Cru bottlings, plus fantastic Crémants d’Alsace and Vendange Tardive dessert wines.