Alsace grand cru Pfersigberg

Styles

Principal grape varieties

Accessory grape varieties

Terroir

• South/south-east-facing slope of a sub-Vosges hill, exposed from east to south-west, with a steep gradient.
• Geology dominated by very dense marls over a limestone bedrock, ensuring well-balanced drainage.
• Soils belonging to a single geo-pedological unit linked to a favourable mesoclimate.
• The Massif des Vosges providing shelter from cool, humid north-westerly winds.

• The only Alsatian grand cru to include sylvaner, alongside riesling, gewurztraminer, and pinot gris.
• AOC recognised in 1992; hand-harvesting compulsory; VT and SGN require a minimum of 18 months' ageing.

• Dry wines that are mineral or aromatic/fruity/full-bodied, with a golden-yellow colour; VT (exotic aromas, candied fruits) and SGN (fruit paste) ranging through to amber-yellow.
• Long ageing potential: dry wines gain complexity over time; VT/SGN described as 'very long-lived sweet wines' of 'remarkable concentration'.

• The dense marls produce full, 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.

Sources

• Product specification (BO Agri, PDF), JORF 29 juin 2016,
• Official INAO text (show_texte)
• INAO product entry
• Official trade body site — CIVA