Are wines from noble grape selection better than late harvest?
Indeed, noble grape selection is a quality level above late harvest. It is the quintessence of wine in Alsace. We sort grapes, grape by grape to keep only the best. It is pure noble rot. The ratio of production is 1 to 10, i.e. a bottle of noble grape for 10 bottles of late harvest. There are minimums of maturity. For the late harvest, the minimum is 15.3 of potential alcohol, for the noble grape it is 18.2. Only three degrees is a huge difference, a whole world between the two! Read more Etienne Hugel Go back to the beginning of the interview with Etienne Hugel Riquewihr Botrytis (noble rot) on Gewurztraminer Be the first to know, sign up for the newsletter, enter your e-mail address here: Top 5 Wine Books Top Recommended Book Bordeaux : A Comprehensive Guide… Bordeaux : Touring in Wine Country Grands Vins: The Finest Chateaux of Bordeaux and their Wines French Wines : The Essential Guide Bordeaux: People, Power and Politics Bordeaux: The 90 Greatest Wines Noble Rot: A Bordeaux Wine