Christian Binner Saveurs Macérés 2022
The Wine: Christian Binner Saveurs Macérés 2022 Christian Binner Saveurs Macérés from a blend of Muscat, Riesling, Silvaner, Auxerrois, Chasselas, and Pinot Blanc farmed organically in Alsace, France. Extended maceration on the skins, bottled unfined, unfiltered, no added sulfites. The Producer: Christian Binner The Binner family, established in the village of Ammerschwihr since 1770, initially engaged in polyculture, later transitioning to full-fledged wine-growing post-World War II. The family has a long-standing tradition of organic farming, a practice preceding official certifications. In the 1950s, despite the agricultural shift towards mechanization and chemical fertilizers, the Binners, led by the patriarch of the family, remained committed to traditional farming methods. They continued with labor-intensive handwork, using manure and natural treatments in the vineyards. This adherence to organic practices has resulted in the preservation of vines dating back to the 1930s, plant