COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2024
GRAPE
Sylvaner, Riesling
PRODUCER
Domaine Julien Meyer
REGION
Alsace
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Light
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium
Intensity
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Domaine Julien Meyer, situated in the Alsace village of Nothalten, is managed by Patrick and Mireille Meyer. The estate has been a pioneer in biodynamic viticulture since 1999. Patrick Meyer is highly regarded in the natural wine community for his minimalist philosophy, aiming to express the pure terroir of his clay, sand, and granite soils. 'Mer & Coquillages' (meaning 'Sea & Shellfish') is specifically crafted to capture the saline, mineral-driven essence of Alsace's traditional white varieties, offering an energetic and unadulterated expression of the region.
ALCOHOL
12.0%
AVG. PRICE
€18
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
8-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The name translates to 'Sea and Shellfish,' highlighting its design as the ultimate pairing for fresh oysters.
Fact 02
Domaine Julien Meyer has been practicing biodynamic viticulture since 1999, long before the modern natural wine movement.
Fact 03
Patrick Meyer avoids all fining and filtration, leaving the wine naturally cloudy and full of life.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process follows strict natural principles. Grapes are harvested by hand and gently pressed. Fermentation occurs spontaneously using only indigenous yeasts in neutral vessels. The wine is aged on its fine lees to build texture and complexity without losing its vibrant freshness. In keeping with Patrick Meyer's low-intervention philosophy, the wine is bottled unfined and unfiltered, with little to no sulfur added during the process.
