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Dopff au Moulin Pinot Blanc
Winery information: Wine growers since 1574, today, 3 generations manage the Dopff's estate: Pierre Dopff, the Managing Director, his son Pierre-Etienne, General Manager, and Etienne-Arnaud, Logistic and Development Manager. With more than 70 hectares of productive vineyard, Dopff 'Au Moulin' has become the most important domain in the heart of the best wine region. It is mainly situated around the little town of Riwuewihr, on the south-facing slopes of the Schoenenbourg ('Belle côte'), excellent Riesling country. It has also extended towards Hunawihr, Mittelwihr, the Hardt of Colmar and as far as the Brand of
Turckheim.
Vinification: Low temperature controlled fermentation, followed by successive racking for clarification and storage on the lees during 5 months in steel tanks.
Tasting Note: Fresh and lively aromas of apple blossom with notes of ripe pears combined with spice and almonds. Smooth and easy to drink style.
Every day serving suggestion: To be served slightly chilled (10°C) with fresh white asparagus, river fish or white meat (especially poultry with white wine and cream sauce) and all traditional starters from Alsace (onion tart, tarte flambée, snails, frogs legs).
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