The Passion of Terroirs since 1926 Cave Jean Geiler Ingersheim - France

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1 The Passion of Terroirs since 1926 Cave Jean Geiler Ingersheim - France

2 The vineyard of Alsace The winery Jean Geiler is located in Ingersheim, in the Alsace Region, west of the city of Colmar. 2

3 The wine making experience since 1926 engaged in a democratic and sustainable business model, based on ethical values 5 th March 1926 : 36 winegrowers from Ingersheim and neighbouring villages were faced with serious economic problems. In order to benefit from their vineyards and their skills inherited from preceding generations, they decided to join together in a show of solidarity by creating the Cave d Ingersheim, better known today as the Cave Jean Geiler. At that time the cellar could hold no more than litres of wine : 90 years later, the winery Cave Jean Geiler is representing a large family of 176 winegrowers. Drawing on its founding values, the winery became actress of a fair and sustainable trade, guaranteeing the interests of its members and their commitment to service the quality of its wines. 3

The wine making experience since 1926 the synergy of Terroirs and Men An Exceptionnal climate : 1,800 hours of sun per year in the region of Colmar, with excellent conditions in Autumn and low annual

4 The wine making experience since 1926 the synergy of Terroirs and Men An Exceptionnal climate : 1,800 hours of sun per year in the region of Colmar, with excellent conditions in Autumn and low annual rainfall of between 500 et 650 mm A patrimony of 390 ha in the heart of Alsace Vineyard : unique geological features with an extraordinary richness of soils and subsoils which imprint a different character to each varietal. Grapes biodiversity : growing the Alsace traditionnal main varietals : Riesling, Pinot Blanc, Auxerrois, Chasselas, Sylvaner, Muscat, Pinot Gris, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Noir, and also some Chardonnay for the Crémant d Alsace. In the respect of each grape s favourite soils. 4

5 The wine making experience since 1926 tradition and innovation to reveal all the nuances of the Terroirs «Cave Jean Geiler» is providing a large range in Alsace Appellations: AOC Alsace, AOC Alsace Grand Cru, AOC Crémant d Alsace Méthode Traditionnelleand mentions Vendanges Tardives and Sélection de Grains Nobles. Among its vineyards 10 famous "Alsace Grands Crus" expressing the quintessence of the Terroirsaswellas privileged plots providing wines of pure character and elegance named «Inspirations Terroirs» when Terroirs combined to the art of wine-making reveals its masterpieces. 5

Facts and Figures Cave Jean Geiler is classified at 9th position in the top 10 of the 216 major wineries in Alsace for what

Yearly production 2016: amounts to 4 500 000 bottles 75cl i.e. 375 000 cases under the leading of Nicolas Garde our oenologist.

000 bottles 26% of the production in more than 10 countries Total Turnover 2016: 15.800.

6 Facts and Figures Cave Jean Geiler is classified at 9th position in the top 10 of the 216 major wineries in Alsace for what concerns the total amount of bottles sold in France and Exports - all Appellation Alsace included -. Yearly production 2016: amounts to bottles 75cl i.e cases under the leading of Nicolas Garde our oenologist. Crémant d Alsace: Still Wine: Exports 2016: bottles bottles 26% of the production in more than 10 countries Total Turnover 2016: France + Exports Certification BRC Global Standards, attests the respect of safety and quality regulations at Jean Geiler s winery for the collection, vinification and bottling on the HACCP basis INGERSHEIM France vin@geiler.fr 6

7 Traditional Know-how combined with modern technologies Wine growing advices, tracking of the plots, grapes selection 2 Oenologists, 1 Quality Manager and our own Laboratory Tracking software of the plots and strict control of the yield from the vineyards (Gismap/Millot system*) Qualitative sorting of the grapes based on the potential alcohol degree recorded as well as photographic analysis of the harvested grapes (Qualyris system*) In 2015 acquisition of a vibrating hopper for a full respect of the organoleptic quality of the grapes. 2 reception desks during harvesting time enables us to make 9 daily selections of grapes according to their quality level. 9 pneumatic self-thinking presses with a whole pressing capacity of 1280HL. These presses enable a quick processing of the grapes in an air-protected environment. 7

8 Tracking software Gismap C. Millot Our 2 Oenologists, are controlling each of the plots along the seasons with an integrated GPS system. They enter their comments and give their advices in the mini laptop and back at the winery they are forwarding the details to the winegrower. The winegrower can then do the necessary to get the best out of his grapes. This tracking software of the plots allows strict control of the yield as well as of the healthiness of the vineyard through the seasons. It helps to control the grapes ripening and to decide of optimal schedule for the crop. 390 hectares 3700 plots

9 After measuring the potential of alcohol of the grapes at their arrival at the crushing center, we are taking a picture of the bunches. The software Qualyris will analyzse their degree of alteration (healthiness and general state) translated into a percentage of alteration of the quality of the delivered grapes. Classified on a scale from A to D each plot is recorded and the classification will impact the income of the winegrower who produced them. Qualitative process of sorting for grapes QUALYRIS A. less than 1% altered grapes C. less than 8% altered grapes First winery to introduce this innovative sorting system in Alsace, the Jean Geiler winery ensures this way a constant and reliable level quality of his grapes and therefore of its wines 9

10 Traditional Know-how combined with modern technologies mastered vinification process: preserve aromatic qualities, reveal the character of the Terroirs Fermenter tanks temperature controlled 180 tanks and casks with various volume for a total storage capacity of around hectoliters Ageing of wines on their lees several month to gain structure and more aromatic complexity Tangential filtering: (cross-flow) environmentally friendly, no loss of wine and respectful of the organoleptic characteristics of the wine filtered Automated bottling line completely sterile bottling at a rate of 9000 bottles per hours under controlled atmosphere to preserve the original quality of the wine, and first quality corking. 10

11 Traditional Know-how combined with modern technologies mastered vinification process: preserve aromatic qualities, reveal the character of the Terroirs Ageing cellar of over 2 million bottles located 6 meters underground level with natural air conditioning encircled by a phreatic layer providing perfect hygrometry and ideal temperature 13 to 16 C Shipping Warehouse with a storage capacity of more than one million bottles Air conditioned Cellar of 2200 m2 for the storage and the elaboration of the AOC Crémant d Alsace. This sparkling wine is elaborated with the traditional method including a second fermentation in the bottle. Maturation of 15 month on lath minimum and riddling: 20 gyropallets/automatic riddling racks.. 11

Character, nobleness as the signs of a great family a wide range of Alsace wines

and/or medal wining wines, fresh and fruity Our range is enhanced by our premium

Alsace Grands Crus wines are bottled in an outstanding "diamond cut" bottle of 12

The 12 facets are representing the 12 months labor of winemaking, selecting the

noble rotted/botrytized wines AOC Alsace Grands Crus a wide range from 10

12 Character, nobleness as the signs of a great family a wide range of Alsace wines AOC Alsace Appellation: our Réserve Particulière wines, various classic varieties and/or medal wining wines, fresh and fruity Our range is enhanced by our premium AOC Alsace wines named Inspiration Terroirs which like some of our greatest Alsace Grands Crus wines are bottled in an outstanding "diamond cut" bottle of 12 facets, exclusive signature for the winery Jean Geiler. The 12 facets are representing the 12 months labor of winemaking, selecting the grapes from privileged plots, to a particular care during the vinification until their bottling. AOC Alsace mention Vendanges Tardives et Selection de Grains Nobles: sweet wines noble rotted/botrytized wines AOC Alsace Grands Crus a wide range from 10 different delimited Grands Crus areas among the 51 Alsace Grands Crus, deeply expressing the quintessence of the terroirs, and standing out through their character and originality. 12

Indulge your sense with the AOC Crémant d Alsace

blancs, the Brut Prestige, and the Demi-Sec mainly

Chardonnay the Brut Rosé and the Brut Blanc de Noirs

Crémant d Alsace : the Brut Riesling made of 100% of

outstanding premium Cuvée, dedicated to the date of

Jean Geiler Wines and Crémants express the elegance

We created them with an uncompromising passion for

13 Indulge your sense with the AOC Crémant d Alsace Elaborated with Traditional Method the Brut Blanc de blancs, the Brut Prestige, and the Demi-Sec mainly based on a blend of Alsace Pinot Blanc, Auxerrois and Chardonnay the Brut Rosé and the Brut Blanc de Noirs made of 100% of Pinot Noir grapes two exceptional Crémant d Alsace : the Brut Riesling made of 100% of Riesling grapes and the special Cuvée 1926 an outstanding premium Cuvée, dedicated to the date of creation of the winery. Jean Geiler Wines and Crémants express the elegance and the spirit of the Alsace region. We created them with an uncompromising passion for pleasing the demand and curiosity of Alsace wine lovers and connoisseurs all over the world. Jean Geiler The family Spirit 13

14 Cave Jean Geiler : rewarded for the quality of its Wines and Crémants of Alsace The quality of Jean Geiler Wines and Crémants of Alsace is judged and rewarded each year at many different wine competitions and by specialised wine writers, not only in France : Concours Général de Paris, Guide Hachette des Vins de France, La Revue des Vins de France but also abroad, among which: Decanter wine competition 2016 : 3 Bronze medals, 2 wines Commended International Vinalies competition 2016: 1 Silver medal Concours international des Vins Lyon France 2016 : 5 Gold medals, 4 Silver medals International wine competition Les Grands Concours du Monde 2016 : 1 Gold medal and 2 Silver medals Concours Général Agricole de Paris : 8 Gold medals, 9 Silver medals and 1 Bronze medal, the top first winery awarded in 2016 Alsace wines competition Sakura Awards Japan 2016 : 1 Gold medal and 1 Silver / 14

The Spirit of Conviviality and enthousiam A welcoming tasting room where many french and foreign visitors enjoy freely the tasting of all the Appellations Alsace: varietal, terroir wines and

the conference room «les Terrasses» with its view on the vineyards the vine-grower museum, witnesses all the evolution concerning the work and tools used by the vine-growers in the vineyards since

15 The Spirit of Conviviality and enthousiam A welcoming tasting room where many french and foreign visitors enjoy freely the tasting of all the Appellations Alsace: varietal, terroir wines and sparkling Crémant d Alsace. the «winstub» a tasting aera specially dedicated to the groups tastings or either «wine & Food» or other tasting events. the conference room «les Terrasses» with its view on the vineyards the vine-grower museum, witnesses all the evolution concerning the work and tools used by the vine-growers in the vineyards since the end of the XIXth century. This Museum is seen from the tasting room and offers a beautiful view of 2 monumental oak casks: among which the biggest and only one oak cask still in use in Europe (constructed in 1880), with 4,5m long and 4,2m wide, and a storage capacity of bottles!! Not to miss! 15

16 Thank you very much! The Cave Jean Geiler together with our team and our large family of wine-growers we thank you very much for choosing our wines and Crémant produced with passion from rich diversified soils and for appreciating the secret singularity of the aromas we expressly fashioned. Thank you because it is to you that we partially owe the renown that la Cave Jean Geiler enjoys throughout the world. 16

ALSACE WINE PRODUCTION BY NUMBERS

ALSACE WINE PRODUCTION BY NUMBERS A report compiled by the Back In Alsace Project 1 from data released in May 2017 by the Conseil Interprofessional des Vins d Alsace (CIVA 2 ). Thanks to the CIVA for making