Dopff Au Moulin Cuvee Julien Brut
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 Riquewihr, on the south-facing slopes of the Schoenenbourg ('Belle cote'), excellent Riesling country. It has also extended towards Hunawihr, Mittelwihr, the Hardt of Colmar and as far as the Brand of Turckheim.
Vinification
The grapes are carefully hand picked. At the press house the whole, uncrushed grapes are placed directly into pneumatic presses. Pressing is limited to give 100 liters of juice from 150kg of grapes (compared with 130kg of grapes for the still Alsace wines). The first fermentation takes place in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks. The rest of the winemaking process follows the traditional method. The second fermentation takes place in the bottle. Remuage or riddling is made on computer programmed gyropalettes. "D'gorgement" (the removal of the yeast sediment) is made after 18 months.
Viticulture
Tasting Note
Dry, full-bodied, elegant sparkling wine with good length and weight.
Everyday Serving Suggestion
Dopff Au Moulin Cuvee Julien Brut is a delightfully fresh easy-to-drink sparkling wine, ideal as an aperitif or as a party wine.
Country / Region / Appellation
FR / Alsace / Cremant d'Alsace AOC
Winemaker
Pascal Batot
Additional Resources:
http://www.dopff-au-moulin.fr