Cave de Hunawihr
This small co-operative, founded in 1954, has 110 members and 200 hectares of...
vineyard in the Haut-Rhin, nine kilometres from Colmar. Their wines are vinified using only their members' grapes, with a focus on expressing the rich diversity of Alsatian soils. Winemaker Nicolas Garde started at the winery in 2004 and his influence continues to be seen in the way the wines improve with each vintage.
Vineyards
Sheltered from oceanic influence by the Vosges Mountains, the Alsace wine region has a semi-continental climate which stays sunny and dry throughout the growing season, and this lengthens the ripening period for the grapes. The slopes surrounding Hunawihr, a picturesque village of half-timbered houses and a 14th century church, are some of the most celebrated in Alsace for grape-growing. Cave de Hunawihr’s fruit is sourced from 25 year-old vines grown in vineyards running along the south and south-east facing hillside slopes around the village, at an altitude of 250-320 metres. The vineyards cover an area of 36 hectares, located on a geological fault line across Ribeauvillé which gives soils composed of clayey limestone marl and chalky gravels.
Vintage Information
2015 was an excellent vintage, much easier than recent years. Warm and dry weather throughout June and July resulted in lower acid levels than usual, and yields were small for the third year in a row.
Vinification
Nicolas Garde selected each parcel individually to ensure the best quality for this Réserve wine. The temperature controlled fermentation took place at around 17°C for three weeks with local Alsace yeasts. The wine was then aged on its fine lees in stainless steel tanks for three months before careful filtration. No malolactic fermentation was allowed to take place.
Tasting Notes
A shiny and elegant straw yellow with delicate silver tint. The nose has a nice complexity and aromas of citrus, pear and white flowers. A lively attack on the palate, typical for this fresh vintage, follows with strong citrus flavours. A long-lasting wine, with a refreshing finish.
Vintage Information
| Vintage | 2015 |
| Grape varieties | 100% Riesling |
| Region | Haut-Rhin, Alsace |
| Winemaker | Nicolas Garde |
| Alcohol (ABV) | 12.5% |
Trade customers
Liberty Wines customers can order this wine directly from us.