Domaine Brand 'L'oeillet' Pinot Blanc 2023 1L

L’Oeillet Le Litre is a white wine produced by Brand et Fils Winery with 100% Pinot Blanc grapes. Gentle pressing of whole clusters, spontaneous fermentation,  aging in a very large old oak barrel called Foudre for 13 months, no filtration or clarification without the addition of sulfur.

Brand et Fils Winery born in the heart of the Couronne d’Or, in the village of Ergersheim, situated in the Lower Rhine, just 20 km from Strasbourg, in Alsace. It was founded by Lucien Brand in 1956, Philippe’s grandfather. Initially, the company was involved in the cultivation of various crops, with only 1.3 hectares of vineyards. However, over time, the company gradually shifted its focus to viticulture, expanding the vineyards into other areas until 1970. Subsequently, Charles Brand, Philippe’s father, solidified the company’s reputation by producing high-quality dry wines that became popular among the local population. In 2001, he revolutionized the production methods, initiating a three-year conversion period and obtaining organic certification for the vineyard. In 2006, Philippe joined his father, injecting new dynamism into the company, which was renamed Domaine Brand & Fils. In 2015, the company took a new direction when Philippe decided to embrace biodynamic agriculture. They currently cultivate 10 hectares of vineyards, encompassing all seven typical grape varieties of Alsace. These vineyards are situated on soils composed of clay and limestone, with rows exposed to the south. They produce a variety of wines, including Crémants and Vendanges Tardives, as well as terroir-driven wines from the lieu-dit Kefferberg. Through traditional winemaking methods, spontaneous fermentations, strictly hand-harvested grapes, and controlled yields, they fully express the potential of their grapes, crafting natural and vibrant wines.