JP Rietsch "Coquette" Alsace, France 2023

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THE WINE: This cuvée, a luminous pink, comes from a maceration of equal parts of Riesling, Pinot Noir and Gewurztraminer, blended at bottling. The nose, complex, develops aromas of spices, morello cherries, wild strawberries and lime. The palate, quite spicy, without heaviness, offers a beautiful balance between freshness and power. A very seductive coquette! From three maceration vats assembled in equal parts before bottling. Spontaneous fermentation from indigenous yeasts. Aging on lees for 8 months in vats. Sulfiting of 10 mg/L before bottling. Clarifying filtration on cellulose plates. Bottling: April 2024

THE PRODUCER: In the early 1970s, Pierre and Doris Rietsch created the estate that bears their name by transforming their mixed farming operation into a purely wine-growing business. The estate is now managed by Jean-Pierre Rietsch and his wife Sophie, assisted by Pierre-Etienne Grieshaber. The estate works in partnership with La Main Verte, an adapted company whose teams participate in manual work in the vineyards, from pruning to trellising. Although retired from the farm, Pierre Rietsch remains present throughout the year and continues to contribute to the various tasks.