Jean-Pierre Rietsch, Demoiselle VDF 2023

Producer: Jean-Pierre Rietsch

Region: Mittelbergheim, Alsace, France

Style: Orange

Taste: Long and gently spicy, with smoky mineral layers unfolding around lychee and citrus notes. Lively and energetic on the palate, with freshness, flow and real elegance rather than overt exuberance. An expressive but beautifully balanced take on Gewurztraminer.

Grapes: Gewurztraminer

Agriculture: Organic

Year: 2023

ABV: 13%

Size: 75cl

Demoiselle means “young lady” in French, a light, graceful name that suits the aromatic character of this Gewurztraminer. It also nods to Rietsch’s creative, individual approach, stepping outside traditional Alsace rules.

From parcels of Gewurtztraminer over grés and clay-limestone, whole bunches with an 11-day maceration, blended with 1/3 of direct-press juice.