Perfect Winter Pick Me Up
Jean-Paul Mauler to Cure Your Winter Blues
The greatest myth about white wine and the weather is that it is to only be enjoyed during the summer. This may be the case for those that are light, but full-bodied and structured white wines can be great companions during the winter. Therefore it is the perfect time of year to delve into our delightful collection of Jean-Paul Mauler wines. They have certainly in my opinion, hit the bullseye on the perfect winter pick-me-up.
Sustainability Matters
Jean-Paul Mauler Winery prides themselves on their dedication to sustainability while also creating exceptional wines. The winery received their certification on High Environmental Value (HVE) farms. They achieved this by including measures such as preserving local ecosystems, reducing chemical inputs, and protecting biodiversity. These practices help ensure that the winery's wines are not only delicious but also sustainable for future generations.
Understanding Exceptional Terroirs
The place called Streng
West of Mittelwihr, its deep and precocious clay-marl soils allow the roots of the vine to explore the soil in search of trace elements, factors of the quality and complexity of the wines. We find a very typical floral wine, where richness combines elegance. Good wines for enjoyment or for laying down.
The Grand Cru Mandelberg
The "Côte des Amandiers", the Mandelberg is a hill with clay-limestone soil which shelters Mittelwihr from the cold north winds. The southern flank of this hill facing south-south-east enjoys optimum sunshine and designates the Grand Cru Mandelberg. The vines are next to the almond trees which gave their name to the Coast. Cultivated since Gallo-Roman times, Mandelberg is an appellation that started appearing on Alsace bottles in 1925. Of great nobility, these wines develop a pronounced fruitiness and exquisite finesse. Wines that keep very well.
The Schoenenbourg Grand Cru
To the north of Riquewihr, on marly-gypseous soil, the vines run along the south and south-east flank of the Schoenenbourg hillside, on a fairly steep slope. Renowned since the High Middle Ages, the wines of Schoenenbourg were famous in all the countries of Northern Europe from the 16th century. The Grands Crus Schoenenbourg, excellent wines for laying down, develop powerful and rich aromas.
Domaine Jean-Paul Mauler, Riesling, Lieu-Dit Streng 2018
100% Riesling
$48.99 per bottle
This wine comes from a single-plot vineyard with soils rich in trace elements, like iron and boron, contributing to a complex quality. Here, a floral and very distinctive Riesling is born.
Domaine Jean-Paul Mauler, Pinot Gris, Cuvée Alexandra 2018
100% Pinot Gris
$49.99 per bottle
A few select Jean-Paul Mauler wines inherit legacy family names, including this 100% Pinot Gris, aptly named Alexandra after the founding wine-maker’s daughter, who currently resides in Vancouver, BC.
Domaine Jean-Paul Mauler- Riesling, Schoenenbourg Grand Cru 2018
100% Riesling
$54.99 per bottle
The great Swiss mapmaker Merian, mentions it in 1663: “Schoenenbourg, where the most noble wine of this country is produced…” becoming famous throughout northern European countries as of the 16th century.
Domaine Jean-Paul Mauler- Pinot Gris, Mandelberg 2018
100% Pinot Gris
$56.99 per bottle
Mandelberg means "almond mountain" in German and refers to the almond tree hill directly north of Mittelwihr. Mandelberg’s fame grew during the Roman antiquity, becoming a favoured choice of Bourgogne royalty.
Alsace Wine Region
Alsace is considered to make some of the top white wines which make up over 90% of the regions production. The region has a unique heritage, as it has changed hands between France and Germany on several occasions throughout history. The wines are influenced by their German neighbors, and even the bottles are inspired in the same fluted shape.
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