Dopff au Moulin – Pinot Blanc, ‘Domaine Familial Tiré Sur Lies’ – 2022

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A rich and textured Pinot Blanc showing expressive notes of Mirabelle plums and dried fruit underpinned by a racy freshness and a long, persistent finish.

ABV:

12.5%

Vintage:

2022

Size:

75cl

Dry

Sweet

Country

France

Region

Alsace

Sub-Region

Alsace

Producer / Winery

Dopff Au Moulin

Grape Variety

Pinot Blanc

Style

White Wine

Winemaker

Pascal Batot

Closure

Diam

Other Classifications

Suitable for
Vegetarians

Suitable for
Vegans

Contains
Egg

Contains
Milk

Contains
Sulphites

No
Sulphites

Organic
Wine

Biodynamic
Wine

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PRODUCER NOTE:
Established in Riquewihr in 1574, the Dopff family has dedicated itself to producing fine Alsatian wine for over 13 generations. A pioneering family, they were responsible for the stemmed wine bottles, which today still distinguish Alsace wines from other regions. In 1900, tenth generation Julien Dopff was so impressed by the Champagne tastings held in Paris, he learnt the art of winemaking in Champagne for two years before returning to Alsace. After WWII Julien Dopff strongly believed that a Crémant made from local grape varieties which reflected the terroir of Alsace should be protected. In 1976, together with five other producers, Dopff finally obtained official recognition for Crémant d’Alsace as an AOC. Their 70-hectare vineyard is situated at 300 metres elevation, nestled in the foothills of the Vosges Mountains and since 2020 they hold the HVE certification for sustainability.

VINTAGE:
2022 was characterised as being a dry vintage which resulted in an early harvest. The grapes were picked under good conditions and the sun-drenched fruit was of high quality.

VINEYARD:
The Dopff vineyards are located in the Alsace AOC surrounding the Riquewihr municipality, nestled in a cool valley. Protected by the Vosges Mountains, these vineyards have the lowest average annual rainfall of all French wine regions. The Pinot Blanc vines are grown at an altitude of between 250 and 380 metres and are planted with an easterly orientation, which benefits from the gentle morning sun. The rich soils are made up of clay and marl which produce wines of complexity and elegance. The average age of the vines is 30 years, and they are carefully managed in the vineyard. Green harvesting in conjunction with strict canopy management, ensure good sunlight penetration and ventilation for the berries during the ripening period as well as influencing the yields, resulting in concentrated juice. Dopff au Moulin holds the Haute Valeur Environmentale (HVE) certification, which officially recognises the environmental performance of winegrowers, including biodiversity conservation, plant protection strategies, managed fertiliser use and water resource management and they have been in conversion to organic status since 2021. The grapes are manually harvested.

WINEMAKING:
The grapes were carefully sorted and the whole berries underwent a long, slow pressing to release the juice. Static clarification took place followed by a long, temperature-controlled fermentation with selected yeasts. The wine was then aged on its lees until the August following the vintage, which imparted texture and complexity.

TASTING NOTE:
A rich and textured Pinot Blanc showing expressive aromas of Mirabelle plums and dried fruit with a racy freshness that underpins the full-bodied palate through to a long, persistent finish.

GRAPE:
Pinot Blanc 100%.

COUNTRY:
France

REGION:
Alsace

SUB-REGION:
Alsace

PLEASE NOTE: The technical information on this wine is correct to the best of our knowledge at the time of publication. This information and bottle images may be subject to change according to vintage.

Description

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PRODUCER NOTE:
Established in Riquewihr in 1574, the Dopff family has dedicated itself to producing fine Alsatian wine for over 13 generations. A pioneering family, they were responsible for the stemmed wine bottles, which today still distinguish Alsace wines from other regions. In 1900, tenth generation Julien Dopff was so impressed by the Champagne tastings held in Paris, he learnt the art of winemaking in Champagne for two years before returning to Alsace. After WWII Julien Dopff strongly believed that a Crémant made from local grape varieties which reflected the terroir of Alsace should be protected. In 1976, together with five other producers, Dopff finally obtained official recognition for Crémant d’Alsace as an AOC. Their 70-hectare vineyard is situated at 300 metres elevation, nestled in the foothills of the Vosges Mountains and since 2020 they hold the HVE certification for sustainability.

VINTAGE:
2022 was characterised as being a dry vintage which resulted in an early harvest. The grapes were picked under good conditions and the sun-drenched fruit was of high quality.

VINEYARD:
The Dopff vineyards are located in the Alsace AOC surrounding the Riquewihr municipality, nestled in a cool valley. Protected by the Vosges Mountains, these vineyards have the lowest average annual rainfall of all French wine regions. The Pinot Blanc vines are grown at an altitude of between 250 and 380 metres and are planted with an easterly orientation, which benefits from the gentle morning sun. The rich soils are made up of clay and marl which produce wines of complexity and elegance. The average age of the vines is 30 years, and they are carefully managed in the vineyard. Green harvesting in conjunction with strict canopy management, ensure good sunlight penetration and ventilation for the berries during the ripening period as well as influencing the yields, resulting in concentrated juice. Dopff au Moulin holds the Haute Valeur Environmentale (HVE) certification, which officially recognises the environmental performance of winegrowers, including biodiversity conservation, plant protection strategies, managed fertiliser use and water resource management and they have been in conversion to organic status since 2021. The grapes are manually harvested.

WINEMAKING:
The grapes were carefully sorted and the whole berries underwent a long, slow pressing to release the juice. Static clarification took place followed by a long, temperature-controlled fermentation with selected yeasts. The wine was then aged on its lees until the August following the vintage, which imparted texture and complexity.

TASTING NOTE:
A rich and textured Pinot Blanc showing expressive aromas of Mirabelle plums and dried fruit with a racy freshness that underpins the full-bodied palate through to a long, persistent finish.

GRAPE:
Pinot Blanc 100%.

COUNTRY:
France

REGION:
Alsace

SUB-REGION:
Alsace

Additional information

Weight 1.2 kg
Dimensions 7.5 × 7.5 × 30 cm
Country

France

Region

Alsace

Sub-region

Alsace

Producer / Winery

Dopff Au Moulin

Winemaker

Pascal Batot

Style

White Wine

Grape Variety

Pinot Blanc

Vintage

2022

Alcohol % (ABV)

12.5%

Dry/Sweet Value (1 being dry, 7 being very sweet)

1

Residual Sugar

0.3 g/L

Contains Sulphites

Yes

Vegetarian

Vegan

Milk

No

Eggs

No

Organic

In Conversion

Biodynamic

No

Format Available

75cl

Closure

Diam

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