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Sylvaner, Cellier du Pape St. Léon IX

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Deutsch:

Sylvaner, Jahrgang 2006, Appellation Alsace Contrôlée
Mis en bouteille par Cellier du Pape St. Léon IX, Eguisheim - France
12% vol., empfohlene Trinktemperatur: 8 bis 10°C



Informationen auf dem Etikett:

"Eguisheim, eine der ältesten Weinstädte des Elsass, liegt etwa 5 km südwestlich von Colmar."

"Léon IX, Brunon de son vrai nom, est né à Eguisheim en 1002, fut élu pape en 1048 par Henri III et s'éteignit à Rome en 1054."

Übersetzung des vorherigen Satzes: Leo IX, dessen ursprünglicher Name Bruno war, wurde im Jahr 1002 in Egisheim geboren, im Jahr 1048 von Heinrich III zum Papst ernannt und starb in Rom im Jahr 1054.

"Trockener, frischer und leichter Weißwein."


Günstiger Weißwein, den ich gerne zum Essen getrunken habe. Passt gut zu Fisch, Meeresfrüchten und Wurstwaren. Besonders gut fand ich die Kombination mit Ziegen-Camembert, Brot und etwas Butter.




English:

Sylvaner, vintage year 2006, Appellation Alsace Contrôlée
Mis en bouteille par Cellier du Pape St. Léon IX, Eguisheim - France
12% vol., serving temperature: 8 - 10° C



What the label says:

"Eguisheim, one of the oldest wine cities in the Alsace region, lies about 5 km southwesterly from the city Colmar."

"Leo IX, whose real name was Bruno, was born in 1002 in Eguisheim. In 1048 he was appointed pope by Henry III and he died in 1054 in Rome."

"Dry, fresh and light white wine."


Low priced white wine, that I enjoyed with dinner. It goes well with fish, seafood and sausage. From my point of view, it goes especially well with goat's Camembert, some bread and a little butter.

My new photo album Palace Monrepos, GermanyWolfberger Pinot Blanc 2007, Eguisheim

Comments

DavidRavo Saturday, July 11, 2009 12:52:26 PM

Some of the best wines are very inexpensive right now. An especially good value is the 2005 vintages. Of course whites do not age well, so drink them soon!! smile

E. Driver Tuesday, July 14, 2009 8:18:13 PM

I've already floored that bottle. wink Now I'm heading for another grape.
Have a good time
Elmar

scott cummingI_ArtMan Friday, July 17, 2009 5:33:13 AM

wine is another of the best of pleasures in the world.

i didn't know a king could appoint a pope. but i guess that in the 11th century whoever had the biggest army put his favorite in the 'der heilige stuhl'. smile

E. Driver Wednesday, August 5, 2009 8:30:13 PM

For sure it is. I just had a nice cool glass of Pinot Noir here. wine

scott cummingI_ArtMan Thursday, August 6, 2009 12:26:01 AM

i suppose we are very lucky here in california where wine is not only good but very affordable. i remember back in the days when i could afford good wines, i really got into the tasting and judging for myself. i will still vote for a good year chateau neuf du pape. or for white, the puilly fuisse.

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