Alsace grand cru Frankstein
Styles
Principal grape varieties
Gewurztraminer (Gewuerztraminer)Muscat À Petits Grains BlancsMuscat À Petits Grains RosesMuscat OttonelPinot GrisRiesling (Riesling Weiss)Pinot Noir
Accessory grape varieties
Terroir
Natural factors
- The Zotzenberg is situated on the south/south-easterly facing slope of a sub-Vosges hill.
- Soils of very dense marls over a limestone bedrock, belonging to a single geo-pedological unit.
- Well-drained soils ensuring a balanced water supply, combined with a favourable mesoclimate.
Human factors
- Granted AOC status in 1992; four white grape varieties are permitted: riesling, gewurztraminer, pinot gris, and sylvaner.
Product characteristics
- Riesling: pale appearance, citrus and floral nose, lively and mineral palate; Gewurztraminer: golden to amber appearance, aromas of rose, lychee, and bergamot with spiced notes. (via Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0)
- VT: exotic aromas and candied fruits, fresh finish; SGN: more concentrated, with confectionery fruit aromas; both with an amber-yellow appearance and great ageing potential. (via Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0)
Terroir / wine link
- The dense marls yield full-bodied, rich wines with an elegant salinity and great aromatic finesse.
Facts drawn from the cahier's terroir-link section (Lien au terroir) by automatic interpretation — see the source.