Chapoutier Schieferkopf, Sylvaner,Franken, Germany, White, 75cl

Description

Producer: M.Chapoutier

Country: Germany

Colour: White

Grape variety: Sylvaner (written Silvaner in German).

Terroir: Clay-limestone over shell-limestone dating from the Triassic period (235 to 245 million years). A hot, dry and sunny semi-continental climate.

Harvesting: Harvesting by machine in the mornings.

Vinification: Direct pressing (pneumatic pressing). Cold static settling followed by fermentation in temperature-controlled (16-20 °C) stainless steel vats.

Maturing: In stainless steel vat on fine lees for 3 months.

Tasting:

Colour: Pale yellow colour with green tints.

Nose: Floral notes (acacia) on the first nose, then the wine opens up and reveals fruitier notes (quince, peach).

Palate: Broad and supple on entry, with medium acidity. The palate is structured by aromatic freshness. Notes of white flowers on the finish.

Dine Recommendations:

This wine comes from the Sylvaner’s traditional region of production with writtings dated back from 1665. It is best appreciated with choucroute (sauerkraut) or a tarte flambée.