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Mader
Young Jerôme Mader is extremely talented and growing in confidence with each vintage at the estate his father founded after leaving the co-op in the tiny village of Hunawihr. We always admire the value at this small - under 9 hectares - domaine, and prices remain fair. The land is in conversion to organic viticulture here, and the fruit is picked early and given very gentle handling and low temperature fermentation in stainless steel tanks, so as to preserve clean, fresh, fruit flavours.
The vineyards of Alsace run in a long, thin north-south strip protected by the Vosges Mountains; here the multitude of soil types produce a fascinating selection of wines. The range of grape varieties offers some welcome relief in a world seemingly awash with Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc. These wines are an ideal match with a huge variety of food, not just the Asian and fusion dishes promoted enthusiastically by the region’s professional body.
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Product Code: MAD609
Mader, Gewurztraminer, Grand Cru Rosacker, 2009
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Mader, Pinot Blanc, 2010
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Mader, Riesling, Vendange Tardive, 2009
“Expansive nose of pure ripe apricot. Mouthfilling, silk textured, such clean tropical fruit flavours. This awesome late harvest wine has 90g/l...”
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