riesling rangen de than clos st. urban gg

The Grand Cru du Rangen is located at the extreme south of the Alsace Wine Route, at an altitude higher than most of the other Grands Crus in Alsace: 350 to 480m. Enclosed in a narrow and cold valley, near the highest summits of the Vosges, the climate is colder and therefore the Rangen is always late to budbreak in spring. The steep slope (90%) exposed to the south makes it possible to compensate for the cold climate of the Thann valley and allows the grapes to acquire high maturities at the end of the season. However, the power of the Rangen wines comes from its unique volcanic soil, composed of compacted ashes rich in mineral elements. This particular soil produces wines with an exceptional minerality and richness in ash. Harvested ripe and in perfect condition, the Rangen produced an exceptional Riesling i