Alsace En Vrac

Domaine Bohn

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Domaine Bohn Alsace ''En Vrac'' NV
Type

White Wine

Appellation

Alsace

Variety

Equal parts Muscat, Gewürztraminer, Riesling, Sylvaner, and Auxerrois.

The cuvée "En Vrac" is a non-vintage blend of Riesling and Sylvaner aged for two years in foudres, then bottled a l'ancienne (the old-fashioned way), unfined and unfiltered. Arthur Bohn writes: "The label comes from a postcard collector in the village who found this historic image of the Domaine Bohn. It's an homage to the older generations who still transported the wines in barrel on horse-drawn carriages. The wine was delivered "en vrac" (in bulk), and we chose to honor this forgotten practice by recreating an authentic cuvée inspired by the first generations of the domaine."

Viticulture
Soil type

Schist and volcanic sandstone

Vine age50 years old
ExpositionSouth, Southeast
Altitude820-1,150
Vinification

2-week maceration of the Muscat, direct press of the other grapes. Blended after fermentation with indigenous yeasts.

ElevageAged in old foudres and stainless steel tanks for a year.
Harvest typeHand Harvested
Fining/FilteringUnfined and unfiltered