KITTERLE was first distinguished in 1699. In 1782 twelve "schatz" of vines revealed to belong exclusively to the Jesuits of Ensisheim. This hillside plot has been sold under its own name since 1830.

"Brise-Mollets" ; "Calf-Breaker" : it was given this local nickname by the vine growers who worked inthe breathtakingly high vineyards on steep slopes, often as steep as 1 in 2 or 1 in 3. This volcanic-sandstone plot is on unique site, on a steeply sloping rocky outcrop facing three ways (south-west, south and south-east). The light, sandy soil, which is retained by huge dry stones walls only gives low yields.

Manual harvest on October 2006. Whole grape pneumatic pressing. Natural racking. Fermentation in temperature-controlled tuns (from 18 to 24°C). Drawing off takes place before winter, then the wine ages on lees for 8 months.

The robe is a golden yellow with light green reflections of a beautiful intensity. The disk is bright, limpid and transparent. The wine shows youth and concentration.
The nose is marked, pleasant, distinguished, with a good intensity and gives out a dominant of candied, overmatured, fruity scents (quince, oven baked apple) and delicately floral (acacia). Airing enhances the whole and reveals delicate and slightly smoky hints of honey. A slight mushroomy character can be detected.
The remarkably complex nose shows good typicity and perfect health.
The onset in the mouth is ample and marrowy. The alcoholic base is full-bodied. One evolves on a medium with a sharp and sparkling vivacity. The range of flavours is complex, candied, and mixes white flesh fruits (quince, apple), hony and delicate smoky hints, slightly liquorishy.
The finish offers a beautiful length, 7 caudalies, and a vivacity that is both lengthy and marked.

The impressive, fleshy and highly flavoursome structure of this wine is worthy of the teroir it comes from. Great range of flavours. 10 years cellar keeping potential but already pleasant with dishes such as Bouchée à la Reine (chicken col-au-vent) or calf sweetbread.
Serving temperature : 12°