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Pierre Gassmann, Domaine Rolly-Gassmann
Located in Alsace’s Haut-Rhin village of Rorschwihr, near Ribeauvillé, lies the family domaine of Rolly-Gassmann, whose roots date back to 1661. The 51 hectare estate (40ha in Rorschwihr, 10ha in Bergheim) is owned and run by Marie-Therese (pictured right), Louis & their son Pierre Gassmann, along with a team of 17 workers.
They work to the principles of biodynamic viticulture yet curiously also apply weed killers. They produce on average 300,000 bottles per annum and they are notable for having more than four years’ stock (1 million bottles) in stock at any one time, which would account for the regular visits by French customers; they only export 20% of their annual production.
Vinification takes place in large oak barrels and stainless-steel, giving wines of great elegance, gentleness and drinkability.One of Alsace’s noble and lowest profile white grape varieties, but here raised on a plinth by the experienced hand of Pierre Gassmann, their calcareous Rorschwihr vineyards and the excellent, intense 2010 vintage.
Pale lemon in colour, the nose sings with citrussy, sunny, hay-like aromas, with understated elegance. The medium bodied, off-dry palate is very pretty, with white currant – gooseberry even – crunchy fruit and freshness
Grape: 100% Sylvaner Biodynamic
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