Domaines Schlumberger Pinot Blanc ‘Les Princes Abbes’ 2012

Producer Information

Now run by the 6th and 7th generations, Domaines Schlumberger was founded in 1810 by Nicolas Schlumberger, who established vineyards on the renowned slopes above the town of Guebwiller.  These vineyard sites have a history of viticulture, having been planted since 207AD. Through successive generations the holding has grown to be one of France’s largest and finest domaines.

Vineyards

Domaines Schlumberger now own 130 hectares of vineyards, 70 of which are Grand Cru. The classic range is named after the Abbot Princes of Murbach, who preserved the vineyards for over a 1,000 years. The grapes come from the Grands Crus vineyards Saering and Spiegel and as the localities of Bux and Bollenberg. It is often considered as corresponding to a  Bordeaux “2nd” wine.

Winemaking

The grapes are hand-picked and whole bunches are pressed. There is static settling of the lees. The wine is fermented in temperature controlled tuns at cool temperatures to nurture the aromatic compounds in the grapes. After fermentation, the juice remains in stainless steel tanks on its lees for a further seven months before bottling. After bottling, the wine spends a further month in bottle before release.

Vintage Information

2012 was characterised by abundant rain during spring and flowering. However, a consistently warm and sunny Summer was ideal for maturation of the grapes. Harvest began on 17th September, slightly earlier than usual as the decision was made to harvest as soon as possible due to the threat of rain. Yields were as usual.

Tasting Note

Pale golden yellow with notes of citrus and yellow fruit. On the palate, this wine is crisp but with good weight, it is nicely balanced and finishes dry.

Food Pairing

Serve with charcuterie, raw fish, delicate starters, scallops or salads

Serving Suggestion

Serve at 12°C

AOC Alsace
30% Pinot Blanc
70% Auxerrois

Natural Cork
13%
3.1 g/l
2.88 g/l

Download PDF Print Producer page Contact us