Josmeyer : Riesling Grand cru "Brand" 2022

Characteristics and tasting advice for the Riesling Grand cru "Brand" 2022 from Josmeyer

Tasting

Nose

The nose is refined and open, revealing notes of citrus and mandarin, alongside orchard blossoms. A mineral touch reminiscent of graphite completes this elegant aromatic bouquet.

Palate

The attack on the palate is lively and straightforward, carried by a taut, pure and precise texture. Powdery, refreshing acidity structures the whole, unveiling a pronounced, signature salinity. Vertical and vibrant, this wine harmoniously combines flowers, citrus, salt and rock in a remarkable mineral expression.

Food and wine pairings

This Riesling Grand cru "Brand" 2022 is an ideal match for fish and seafood. It pairs particularly well with clean, Japanese-inspired cuisine, notably preparations defined by salt and iodine.

Serving and cellaring

The Riesling Grand cru "Brand" 2022 is best enjoyed at a temperature of 12°C. This wine has exceptional aging potential and can be cellared until around 2047.

A generous, mineral Alsace Riesling Grand Cru from the granitic terroir of Turckheim

The estate

Founded in 1854 by Aloyse Meyer in Wintzenheim near Colmar, Domaine Josmeyer has embodied Alsatian excellence for five generations. Céline and Isabelle Meyer, supported by Christophe Ehrhart, now lead this 24.4-hectare vineyard spread across 90 parcels, including the prestigious Grands Crus Hengst and Brand. A biodynamics pioneer since 1999 and certified in 2004, Josmeyer stands out for its hand harvesting, gentle pressings and aging in old foudres.

The vineyard

The Grand Cru Brand is located in the commune of Turckheim in Alsace, with a south and south-east exposure at 380 metres above sea level. Its name means "Land of Fire", evoking the nature of its exceptional terroir. The granitic soil, made up of quartz, feldspar and mica, offers a sandy, coarse texture that is particularly favourable to riesling. The 40-year-old vines benefit from grass cover in every other row and light tilling, in keeping with biodynamic principles.

Vinification and aging

The Riesling Grand cru "Brand" 2022 comes exclusively from hand-harvested grapes. The grapes are pressed as whole clusters using pneumatic pressing for around seven hours. Fermentation takes place spontaneously thanks to indigenous yeasts in century-old foudres. The wine then rests on fine lees for several months before being filtered and bottled, generally in July.

Grape variety

100% riesling