2023 Domaine Rene & Etienne Simonis Sylvaner Alsace, France Pignier Jacques forages the organic apples

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

with warm earthy fruit on the nose

Trousseau and Pinot Black for the reds

The onothek is 100% Zweigelt which goes through malo and elevage in steel

2023 Domaine Rene & Etienne Simonis Sylvaner Alsace, France Pignier Jacques forages the organic applesFrom 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