2023 Domaine Rene & Etienne Simonis Sylvaner Alsace, France Pignier yet the overall impression is

yet the overall impression is one of freshness and drinkability

Trousseau and Pinot Black for the reds

Jacques forages the organic apples and pears from a total of 150-200 trees annually

or 300 bottles

Maceration is about two weeks with punchdowns 3-4 times per day initially

2023 Domaine Rene & Etienne Simonis Sylvaner Alsace, France Pignier yet the overall impression isFrom a parcel of very old vines, this is super intense and mineral driven expression of Sylvaner. Direct press, aged on the lees, and bottled without additional sulfur. Simonis. A great expression of new wave Alsace! 100% Sylvaner (40 55 years) Soil: Gravel Vinification: Grapes from a 0. 60ha plot of old Sylvaner vines. Grapes picked entirely by hand. Slow pressed for 8 hours, the grapes left whole cluster and fermented with their native yeasts only