An exceptional site :
Situated on a knoll of calcareous sandstone, Zellenberg, a small winegrowing town to the east of Riquewihr, dominates a fine vineyard. Facing south-south-east, the 14,60 ha Froehn lines the steep hillside at 270 to 300 metres of altitude.
It is a marl-clay soil, made of dark grey schistous marl, showing some small white calcareous layers and also some carbonated and iron rich nodules.
Favoured varietals :
The Froehn favours the cultivation of Gewurztraminer, Tokay Pinot Gris and Muscat.
Within living memory...
In his work of reference, Médard Barth cites the Froehn as one of the finest vineyards of the period
Typical characteristics :
Froehn wines are noted for their fruitiness and full flavour. Their richness confers excellent ageing potential.
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