Now run by the 7th generation of the family, 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.
Domaines Schlumberger now own 130 hectares of vineyards, 70 of which are Grand Cru. The Kitterlé vineyard covers 25 hectares with sandy soil resting on a bedrock of pink sandstone and volcanic rock. The steeply sloping stone-walled terraces have three different exposures south-west, south and south-east allowing optimum ripeness to be achieved producing rich, refined wines. Yields are 25 hl/ha.
The Pinot Gris was hand harvested in wooden crates. Grapes are fermented in thermo-regulated tuns for one to four months and matured on the lees for eight months.
The robe is lemon yellow with green reflections of good intensity. The disk is
bright, limpid and transparent. The wine shows youth.
The nose is marked, pleasant and open. We perceive a dominant of fresh and
fruity scents : citrus fruits, lemon zest, orange and fine notes of white flowers
with a hint of minerality. The airing enhances and specifies these scents. It
reveals orange blossom and emphasises the smoky personality of the terroir.
The perfect quality of the raw material properly defines the Kitterlé. The
exposure to sunlight of the vintage is under control. It ensures the finesse and
elegance of the fragrance profile.
The onset in the mouth is ample and tender with a full-bodied alcohol support.
The wine evolves on a medium with a frank liveliness, marked by a sparkling
note. We find the same aromas as on the nose, dominated by citrus fruits,
clementine zest, lemon, orange, white flower as well as this noble mineral and
smoky personality. We perceive a hint of savoury bitterness. The finish has a
long length, 9-10 caudalies, and a frank and persistent liveliness. The balance
already shows energy and firmness. The aromas express the exposure to
sunlight of the vintage, with finesse and control. The definition of the terroir is
already remarkable.
prawn skewers with citrus fruits and ginger, curry mussels with orange zest, thermidor lobster or a goat’s milk cheese
Serve at 12°C
AOC Alsace Grand Cru
100% Pinot Gris
Cork
13.74%
8.16 grs/l
5.35 grs/l
Yes
No
100%
