Domaine Barmés Buecher ‘Leimental’ Riesling 2020
$77.00 inc. GST
Leimental – Valley of Clay.
Our Leimental vineyard is on a small plateau nestled on a hillside just next to Wettolsheim. The parcel is east facing and covers 24 ares of land in which the roots of the 40 year old vines wind their way down through layers of limestone strata in a clay-rich soil. We produce a racy yet ripe Riesling with good depth and structure. A great wine for laying down.
40 in stock
Description
Domaine Barmès-Buecher, located in the heart of the Alsace region, just a few kilometres from Colmar and Eguisheim, was founded in 1985 by Geneviève Barmès (née Buecher) and her husband François Barmès. They combined the land holdings of their respective families, who had owned vines in Wettolsheim, one of the region’s largest wine growing towns, since the 17th century.
Geneviève and François chose to grow their vines using biodynamic practices, which places the emphasis on a respect for nature, life forces and natural cycles. The Domaine’s 15 hectares were converted to biodynamic growing in 1998 and have been certified biodynamic since the 2001 vintage.
This form of wine growing allows a closer relationship with the terroir and a better understanding of the environment surrounding the vine and the wine grower.
Additional Information
| size | 750mL |
|---|---|
| brand | Domaine Barmes Buecher |
| vintage | 2020 |
Reviews / Ratings / Awards
Very minerally, deeply concentrated but with blistering energy and freshness. Slippery through the palate but a feel of liquid minerals, a peachy undertow, glossy, palate staining spice and some quince/dried apple characters in the mix. More ‘classic Alsace’, a bit of sweeter fruit shining through, but feels confident and very well balanced. Delightful.
Rated : 93 Point
The Winefront: Mike Bennie
