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Buy OnlineBased in the village of Wettolsheim, Amelie and Charles Sparr are ‘children of the vine’, both from Alsace wine families. Charles comes from a famous negotiant family, while Amelie’s family owned a domaine nearby. When the negotiant business was sold, Charles kept 12ha of vineyards and eventually them with Amelie’s, and their new project was born. Together they have 18ha of vines, including sites in four Grand Cru. Amelie’s family had long farmed biodynamically, and it was clear from the beginning this is the direction they would follow. The domaine was certified by Demeter in 2019. They harvest everything by hand, into small containers to protect the grapes. In the winery they use whole clusters for the whites and a gentle pressing to give the best juice. Fermentations are natural, and of no set length – each cuvée finishes in its own time, before the wines spend around 9 months on the lees. No sulphur is used until a touch before bottling.
A ripe Pinot Blanc with stacks of orange and melon. The moderately dry tannins and lively acidity neatly balancing the ripeness. Excellent harmony at the long finish. 100% Pinot Blanc from two parcels, one on clay and one on granite.
93/100 JamesSuckling.com (2022 Vintage)
"Expressive nose of melon and Asian pears with a touch of minty freshness. It has a succulent and silky medium-bodied palate. Behind this is good structure and a wonderfully animating acidity. From biodynamically grown grapes with Demeter certification. Drink or hold."
