COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Auxerrois
PRODUCER
Domaine Rietsch
REGION
Alsace
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Finish
Intensity
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Domaine Rietsch, located in Mittelbergheim, Alsace, has been a family estate since the 17th century. Historically a mixed farm growing tobacco, fruit, and crops, the estate shifted its focus entirely to viticulture in the 1970s. Jean-Pierre Rietsch took over the reins in 1987, guiding the estate towards organic farming and a low-intervention, natural winemaking philosophy. 'Entre Chien et Loup' (meaning 'Between Dog and Wolf', referring to twilight) is a pure expression of the Auxerrois grape, showcasing the estate's commitment to producing living, expressive wines that reflect their terroir without chemical additives.
ALCOHOL
12.0%
AVG. PRICE
€18
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The name 'Entre Chien et Loup' translates to 'Between Dog and Wolf,' a French idiom for twilight or dusk.
Fact 02
Domaine Rietsch has been in the family since the 17th century, transitioning from mixed farming to dedicated viticulture in the 1970s.
Fact 03
This wine is bottled completely 'sans sulfites ajoutés' (no added sulfites) and is neither fined nor filtered.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Auxerrois grapes are harvested by hand from organically farmed vineyards. In the cellar, the winemaking is extremely gentle and low-intervention. The grapes undergo a slow, direct pneumatic pressing. Fermentation occurs spontaneously using indigenous yeasts in foudres (large oak casks) and stainless steel tanks. The wine is aged on its fine lees for several months to build texture. It is bottled unfined and unfiltered, with absolutely no added sulfur dioxide (sans sulfites ajoutés), preserving its natural energy and raw character.
