Froehn
The Constraint - iron-rich Zellenberg hilltop, 1988 WORLD RECORD 26-degree potential alcohol Muscat.
History
The Zellenberg "mamelon" (hilltop) was a fortified medieval town. Name "Froehn" means "the constraint" - referring to demanding terroir. Jean Becker family has made wine here since 1610 - 13th generation. In 1988, their Muscat SGN achieved WORLD RECORD 26-degree potential alcohol. Grand Cru 1992.
At a glance
- Climate
- Clayey-marl of Lias with schistose marl, limestone beds, iron nodules; south-southeast at 270-300m on steep Zellenberg hilltop
- Signature wines
- Jean Becker Muscat Grand Cru Froehn (~$40) - 13th generation since 1610; site of 1988 WORLD RECORD; organic since 1999
- What sets it apart
- 1988 WORLD RECORD 26-degree potential alcohol Muscat; iron nodules unique among Grand Crus; Jean Becker 13th generation since 1610
- 14.60 hectares - one of SMALLEST Grand Crus
- name means "The Constraint"
- 1988 Jean Becker Muscat SGN achieved WORLD RECORD 26-degree potential alcohol
- ONLY 6 independent producers