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Agathe Bursin Esprit de Calcaire 2020

12% abv

Vol- 75cl

From a single second-use cask also purchased by Jean Claude Ramonet (à la Leutztal Pinot Noir), almost dry wine that intends to express the pure calcareous nature of the superior Zinnkoepflé, co-fermented style à l’ancienne. It’s a blend of one-third each of Sylvaner, Pinot Gris, and Riesling, and is chock full of a telltale salty, tranchant (sharp) limestone mineral attack. Yield of each plant is curtailed by removing flowers to concentrate the terroir of the vineyard in to each bunch. The wine remains in barrel on its fine lees for just under 2 years.

In principle, Agathe wanted to create a wine that combines the strengths of each variety, combining the textural charm and depth of Sylvaner with the cut of Riesling, and the fruit and charm of Pinot Gris. She makes so little of it (25cs). Takes its name from E. S- Sylvaner P – Pinot Gris Ri – Riesling T

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£68.00inclusive of Duty and VAT

Limited stock, only 6 remaining

Since taking over the family domaine in 2000, Agathe has garnered a reputation as one of Alsace’s “comets in the sky”. Quantities from the 5ha estate are small and demand is high making the wines sell out fast. The vines are located around the village of Westhalten in the south of the Alsace region. Around one third of Agathe’s vines are in the Grand Cru of Zinnkoepflé - reaching up to be Alsace’s highest peak at 420m, with south/south-eastern exposures and wonderfully sheltered - with the remainder in what is known as the Noble Valley. Agathe works this terroir by hand and by heart, organic principals and herbal & biodynamic preparations all contributing to the health and vigour of the vines. This land is tied to Agathe’s experiences from early childhood tasting with her grandmother and grandfather. Production for the 5ha estate, although limited in number of bottles, covers all the noble varieties and styles of the regions and wonderfully exhibits the profound textural weight and verve of the region.

Reference #:
16819
Strength
12 ABV
Bottles per Case
6 bottles
Grapes
Pinot Grigio (Gris), Riesling, Sylvaner
Organic
Yes
Biodynamic
No
Vegan
No
Vegetarian
No
Sparkling
No

What do I pay for delivery?

Orders under £150 are charged an initial £9.95 incl. VAT.

Northern Ireland, Isle of Man, Isles of Scilly.
Orders under £190 are charged an initial £12.00 incl.

All stock bought from Bond will be charged at delivery cost as quoted by the bond. As this varies dependent on the location of the wines and ultimate destination this will be quoted to you at the point of billing for VAT and duty.

And can we change order.

Deliveries are normally between 09.00 and 17.00 Tuesday to Friday and a signature is required on receipt of delivery. (We do not ship on a Friday for Monday delivery unless specifically requested to do so).

A shipping confirmation email will be sent when your order has been processed and shipped. You will be sent a further email and/or text with a delivery time slot and a consignment number along with instructions on how to amend this if required.

If you are out a card is left, with an instruction to call the local depot to re-arrange delivery. Alternatively, you can inform us to “leave safe”, “leave with a neighbour”, “leave in garage” etc. and we will pass this information onto the courier. Please remember that, in accordance with our Terms & Conditions, alcohol will only be left with persons over 18 Years Old.

A shipping confirmation email will be sent when your order has been processed and shipped. You will be sent a text with a delivery time slot and a consignment number along with instructions on how to amend this if required.

We use Mailsafe packaging and double walled cardboard boxes for secure shipping of all bottles. Clear labelling marked FRAGILE is applied and all our despatches.

UK mainland deliveries are overnight from confirmation of despatch with the exception of the following postcodes where deliveries are made on a 2 to 5 day service from despatch : 

IV 3 to 11, IV14 to 28, IV 40 & IV 51 to 54, IV 63. KW 1 to 3 & KW 5 to 14. PH 33 to 41

 

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