Serge Fischer Institut viti- vinicole, Remich
Vineyards along the Mosel Valley
Serge Fischer Institut viti-vinicole
Founded in 963 Independent since 1839 Constitutional monarchy 2586 km2 480.000 inhabitants 320.000 working inhabitants 130.000 commuters from Belgium, France and
Germany
Luxemburg in figures
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Luxemburg
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Serge Fischer Institut viti-vinicole
History fifth century A.D): Excavations from that
time proof that there has already been vine growing along the Mosel valley
1880: Revival of Luxembourg viniculture vineyards produce
up to 90% from the
Elbling vine, mostly
destined for export to
Germany
Serge Fischer Institut viti-vinicole
History 1911: “Fédération des associations viticoles du
grand-Duché de Luxembourg” 1918: the Treaty of Versailles ends Customs
Union with Germany 1921: first wine producers cooperative 1925: state institute of viniculture (Institut Viti-
Vinicole)
Serge Fischer Institut viti-vinicole
History 1935: Quality Wine System“Marque
Nationale” created by law 1959: extension of the “Marque
Nationale”: quality designations “Vin classé”, “Premier Cru” and “Grand Premier Cru”.
1965: wine-growers
solidarity fund (Fonds de solidarité
viticole)
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History 1988: “Marque Nationale” extended to the
Luxembourg sparkling wines. 1991: Marque Nationale “Crémant de Luxembourg” 2000: Marque Nationale “Vin de glace”; “Vendages
tardives”; “Vin de paille”
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Vineyards 1300 ha vineyards, 450 producers The Moselle forms a
natural boundary
from Luxembourg
to Germany between
Schengen and Wasserbillig Along these 42
kilometres the height
above sea level drops
from 142 to 129 metres.
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Soil Remich canton: Keuper layers preponderate
valley is fairly wide open, rounded and softly dropping slopes wines are full-bodied and harmonious like the
landscape Grevenmacher canton: mainly limestone rock
slow erosion has created a narrower valley with steep dolomitic slopes
lively and elegant wine
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Région viticole
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Serge Fischer Institut viti-vinicole
Serge Fischer Institut viti-vinicole
Serge Fischer Institut viti-vinicole
Serge Fischer Institut viti-vinicole
Serge Fischer Institut viti-vinicole
Serge Fischer Institut viti-vinicole
Serge Fischer Institut viti-vinicole
Serge Fischer Institut viti-vinicole
Vineyards
Vine: noble cultured plant many climatic demands, in particular
regarding temperature, the amount of precipitation and the hours of sunshine.
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Vineyards Thanks to its geographic
position, the geological properties of its soil and the predominant moderate sub-atlantic climatic zone, the Moselle valley satisfies excellently the conditions for this type of cultivation
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Varieties
Riesling 163, 74 ha 12,67 % Pinot Gris 166, 61 ha 12,89 % Pinot Blanc 139, 27 ha 10,77 % Auxerrois 176, 32 ha 13,64 % Pinot Noir 84, 04 ha 6,50 % Gewürztraminer 14, 35 ha 1,11 % Rivaner 397, 48 ha 30,75 % Elbling 136, 07 ha 10,53 %
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Varieties
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Riesling “king of wines” Bunch: small to medium-sized Grapes: small, round and
yellowish-green in colour ripens late wine of distinctive refinement,
breed and of lovely elegance Bouquet: particularly exquisite
and delicate 13% of the vineyards
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Pinot Gris vine originated from mutations of
Pinot Noir. bunch: medium-sized, compact grapes of medium thickness, pink
shade with a grey reflection ripens medium late unmistakable typical wine, full-
bodied, rich in various extracts
which make up its opulence 14 % of the vineyards
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Pinot Blanc mutation of the Pinot Gris variety bunch: medium-sized, compact grapes compressed, colour yellowish-green ripens medium late pleasant freshness, elegant,
convincing clinging softness 11 % of the
vineyards
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Auxerrois bunch is of medium size grapes are of light-yellow
shade, medium-sized, Ripens medium early wine has an excellent body,
distinctive bouque very durable, elegant and
fruity 14% of the vineyards
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Pinot Noir intended for red, rosé and
white wines. Bunches: medium-sized,
compact constitution grapes are of medium size,
dark blue ripens medium late very fruity with elegant
bouquet 7 % of the
vineyards
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Gewürztraminer Bunch: small to medium and
compact grapes small, round to oval,
reddish-grey shade ripens late wine with an unmistakable
aroma, fruity bouquet,
great elegance 19%
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Rivaner average-size bunch carries
medium-size yellow-green
grapes Ripens early pleasant mild wine with
typical fragrance. wine is drunk when young 29% of the
vineyards
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Elbling cultivated since Roman times large dense bunches large, egg-shaped grapes ripens medium early Light, fresh wine with a typical
acidity
which makes it an excellent
thirst-quenching wine 9 % of the vineyards
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Since 2004 Pinot Noir précoce Dakapo St Laurent
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The « Marque Nationale »= Label for local quality wines
Governmental Quality Controls: analytical examinations in the laboratory an organoleptic test by the neutral board of expert
tasters of the “Marque Nationale” The wine originates from the area of the Luxemburg
Moselle
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LABEL for wines
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LABEL for Crémant
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Organoleptic test: Tasting
The special grade mentions are awarded according to the points gained as follows: 12,0 to 13,9 points: Quality wine “Marque
Nationale - Appellation Contrôlée”; 14,0 to 15,9 points:Quality wine “Marque
Nationale - Appellation Contrôlée” with the grade “Vin classé”;
16,0 to 17,9 points:grade «Premier cru”. >18pts : grade « Grand Premier Cru
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Special grade mentions
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Sparkling wines label affixed to a bottle = guarantee for the
consumer because: cuvée consists entirely of wines of which each
one complies with the regulations for the production of quality wines originating at the Luxembourg Moselle
the sparkling wine fulfils the qualitative conditions of Luxembourg law and EU
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Sparkling wines
Sparkling wines can be produced either: - by the “traditional method” of fermentation in the bottle, or - by the “tank fermentation process” when fermentation takes place in a closed vessel
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Crémant de Luxembourg The cuvée of basic wines must comply
with the quality standards applicable to quality wines
A maximum of 100L must can be extracted out of 150 kg grapes
Second alcoholic fermentation in bottle Bottle ageing min. 9 month Min CO2 pressure of 4 bar Max total SO2 allowed: 150 mg/l
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Producers 2006
Part of the vineyards Ha %
Wine producers cooperative 804,2 61,9%
Private vintners 274,1 21,1% Wine trade 220,9 17,0%
Total 1.299,2 100%
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Les Domaines de Vinsmoselle cultivate a vineyard area of about 804
hectare and cover all the notable appellations of the Luxembourg vine growing area
co-operative movement in the Luxembourgish vine growing district goes back to the beginning of the twenties
produce several varieties of the“ Crémant de Luxembourg “
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The Private Vintners 54 domains belong to owners who sell grapes
and make wine (274 ha = 21,1%) the wines are sold primarily to private
customers and catering businesses. the private vintners founded the O.P.V.I., i.e.
their own professional association, to represent their interests and to concern themselves with the problems of wine-growing and
production
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The Traditional Wine Trade associated themselves with well-known
domains and entered supply contracts for grapes with vintners in their area.
221 ha = 17,1% of the vineyards
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Develop-ment of the vine
LMW Stage of development 37 years
Bud swell 15/04 Young shoot 29/04 4-leafstadium 16/05 8-leafstadium 01/06 Beginning of blossom 22/06 End of blossom 29/06 Period of blossom (days) 7 Bunches developed 19/07 Beginning of ripeness 19/08 Beginning of harvest 23/09
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Export 50% Export:
60%-65% Belgium 30% Germany
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