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The wines must age in the producers’ cellars for at least 15 months before being presented to a national wine-tasting commission. A wine can be called Grand Cru only if it is awarded 18 out of 20 points and will then be decorated with the golden label of the municipality of
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Salgesch has an area, as of 2009, of 11.3 square kilometers (4.4 sq mi). Of this area, 2.42 km (0.93 sq mi) or 21.3% is used for agricultural purposes, while 5.72 km (2.21 sq mi) or 50.4% is forested. Of the rest of the land, 1.1 km
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The sugar content of Grand Cru grapes must be above 96° Oechsle. In addition, only grapes cultivated according to the methods of the integrated production are admitted. Sugar adding, blending or maturing in barrels is strictly forbidden.
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