Sylvaner Origin White 2022

Sylvaner Origin Blanc 2022,

Jean-Marc Dreyer

Sylvaner Origin by Jean-Marc Dreyer is a dry white Alsatian wine made from maceration (orange wine), organic (AB label), biodynamic, and natural, with no added sulfites. Jean-Marc Dreyer's Origin range consists of single-varietal cuvées based on six Alsatian grape varieties (Sylvaner, Auxerrois, Pinot Gris, Gewurztraminer, Riesling, and Muscat), enhanced by skin-on maceration with a touch of controlled oxidation. The discovery of each of these vintages is always a surprise and a delight.

Vinification

The grapes are harvested by hand and macerated for seven days in whole bunches. After pressing and fermentation, the wine is aged for ten to eleven months in Alsatian style, in foudres and demi-muids, without topping up. Biodynamic method, fermentation with indigenous yeasts, unfiltered, unclarified, no sulfites added in the vineyard or cellar.

Tasting

Notes of citrus, orange peel, pineapple, fine and straight structure, beautiful tension, minerality: this Sylvaner Origin from Jean-Marc Dreyer is fine and elegant. In addition to being organic and vinified without additives, it offers depth, opulence, aroma, with a superb structure on the palate and fine tannins. You can try it with a platter of seafood, but we enjoy it with everything: it's perfect for aperitifs as well as the most distinguished dinners — from dry sausage to truffle puff pastry and foie gras.

Learn more about Jean-Marc Dreyer

Jean-Marc Dreyer, a biodynamic and natural Alsace winemaker (AB organic certification label), succeeds several generations of his family at the Dreyer & Fils, created in 1830 between Obernai and Molsheim. Upon taking over the estate, he immediately opted for biodynamics. In 2009, upon returning from a pilgrimage to Compostela, he decided to never again add sulfur to any wine. Having made this decision, he asserted his style around skin-to-skin maceration, accentuated and chiseled, bringing out the soul of the Alsatian grape varieties. Jean-Marc also works with direct pressing and often with single varietals. He also produces Pinot Noir reds of surprising depth.

Maceration and Direct Press

Jean-Marc Dreyer's wines are characterized by whole-bunch maceration (but you should also taste his direct-press whites). "Maceration in Alsace," he says, "is an ancestral tradition! In the past, we worked by hand and let the grapes macerate before sending the marc to the press. » Gentle oxidation is also a particular feature of his wines, generally vinified without topping up. Jean-Marc is best known for his "Origin" series, a finely macerated expression of Alsace grape varieties, but we invite you to discover his other wines.