Alsace Grand Cru: Joseph Cattin Riesling Rangen

Product Type: Wine - White

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Powerful, elegant and intensely mineral, Riesling Grand Cru Rangen reflects the exceptional volcanic terroir from which it originates. A prestigious gastronomic wine with outstanding ageing potential.

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Tasting Notes

Intense and complex nose, with aromas of citrus fruits, white flowers, flint and smoky mineral notes characteristic of the volcanic soil. Powerful and elegant on the palate with vibrant acidity, remarkable minerality and a long, persistent finish revealing citrus and subtle spice notes.

Wine Information

Vintage	2023
Region	Alsace
Appellation	Alsace Grand Cru
Style	White
Producer	Joseph Cattin
Grapes	100% Riesling
Pairing	Seafood, Pork
Keeping	Drink within 15 to 20 years of bottling.
Vinification	Limited yields. The Rangen Grand Cru vineyard is the southernmost Grand Cru of Alsace and the only one with volcanic soils. Its steep south-facing slopes, between 350 and 470 metres above sea level, provide excellent sun exposure and natural drainage. Guyot pruning. Sustainable farming practices are used to preserve the richness and uniqueness of this exceptional terroir. Gentle pressing of the grapes. Fermentation between 18 and 22°C. Ageing in traditional large old oak casks to preserve the purity of the fruit while expressing the distinctive volcanic terroir.
Viticulture	Uses High Environmental Value Farm products in production
Bottle	75cl
Volume	13.0%

Joseph Cattin

Situated in Voegtlinshoffen near Colmar, the Domaine Joseph Cattin has been making its own wines for nearly 300 years. This is a family-run estate, managed by brothers Jacques and Jean-Marie, with the help of Jacques’ son (Jacques Jnr). The family’s watchwords are elegance and authenticity, and they use traditional methods for winemaking alongside new equipment for best results.

Region and Appellation Information

Region – Alsace

Alsace is unique among the French wine regions due to its German influences, which play an equal role in sculpting the area's language, traditions - and even its wines. Many of its slopes face east, benefiting from plenty of sunlight, as well as a very special variety of 'terroir' made up of granite, limestone, clay, loam, and volcanic soils. Alsace shares the River Rhine with Germany as a common border. Its summers are hot and sunny, and it is the driest region in France after Roussillon in the south.

Appellation – Alsace Grand Cru

Alsace Grand Cru is the region's top appellation, reserved for wines from 51 delimited vineyard sites recognised for their superior terroir. It applies almost exclusively to the four "noble" grape varieties — Riesling, Gewürztraminer, Pinot Gris, and Muscat — each vinified as a single variety and labelled with its specific lieu-dit. Yields are lower and regulations stricter than for standard Alsace AOC, resulting in wines of greater concentration, complexity, and ageing potential. They range from dry to richly sweet, expressing the distinctive character of each individual site.