Domaine Valentin Zusslin, Riesling Grand Cru Pfingstberg 2012
The domain’s most famous wine with much critical acclaim, this Riesling Grand Cru Pfingstberg 2012 is produced from 55-year-old vines on south-east facing slopes with soils of limestone, clay, sand and pebbles. Bone dry, mineral, elegant with citrus and spice. Vibrant and ready to drink now with some decanting, it is developing power and will keep doing so over the next 15 years. A food lover’s wine, it should be tried alongside seafood, caviar, taboulé, tapas, white meats etc.
Type: White
Wine Rating: RP 93
Country of Origin: France
Region: Alsace
Alcohol by vol: 14%
Volume: 750ml
About The Winery
Established in 1691 by M. Jodocus CISLE (former name of Zusslin), Domaine Valentin ZUSSLIN is now run by two generations of the Zusslin family who are following in the footsteps of their forbears.
Marie Zusslin and Jean Paul Zusslin (sister and brother) have managed the company since 2000. The winery is based in Orschwihr, south of Colmar, and the vines are planted on the slopes of the Bollenberg, Clos Liebenberg and Grand Cru Pfingstberg.
In 1997 the domaine converted to biodynamic viticulture. Much of the work in the vineyard and in the cellar is done by hand, in order that the grapes can express the full potential of the unique terroirs of the Domaine.