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Domaine Weinbach Gewurztraminer Furstentum Grand Cru

Domaine Weinbach Gewurztraminer Furstentum Grand Cru

An Exquisite White to Boast About
Biodynamic
Domaine Weinbach Gewurztraminer Furstentum Grand Cru
75 cl.
2023
98 Suckling
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Details
13.50%
Alcohol 13.50%
Alsace
Production area Alsace
A.O.C. Alsace Grand Cru
Designation of Origin A.O.C. Alsace Grand Cru
Domaine Weinbach
Winery Domaine Weinbach
Contains sulphites
100% Gewürztraminer
Varieties 100% Gewürztraminer
9.0
Service 9.0
75 cl.
Volume 75 cl.

Tasting notes Domaine Weinbach Gewurztraminer Furstentum Grand Cru 2023

White wine Barrel fermented Biodynamic. 10 months in foudres.

Style Domaine Weinbach Gewurztraminer Furstentum Grand Cru
Young
Barrel
Light
Body
Less aromatic
Very aromatic
Pairing
Vegetables, Fruity desserts, White fish, Sweet desserts, White meats, Cured cheeses

About Domaine Weinbach Gewurztraminer Furstentum Grand Cru

Deciphering a French wine label can often require considerable expertise. The information might overwhelm you. The details you may encounter are incredibly diverse: producers, classifications, appellations, regions of production… yet, within this list, you will seldom find a mention of the grape variety, except in Alsace! This region, situated in the northern part of France, consistently displays the grape variety in its name, often placing it before the appellation. One wonders why this is. Do the vintners of this locale take greater pride in their grapes than any other winemaker from different regions?

We cannot ascertain if the winemakers in Alsace are boasting about the quality of their varietals (which is also a possibility); what we can confirm is that the grapes from this area north of the Rhine boast some of the most aromatic profiles (without intending to sound pretentious). The gewürztraminer is one such varietal. And if you prefer to verify this for yourself, try the Domaine Weinbach Gewurztraminer Furstentum Grand Cru.

In German, Gewürz means spicy. However, in the case of the Alsatian gewürztraminer, we can affirm that it is more aromatic than spicy. This variety is masterfully handled at Domaine Weinbach, one of the most renowned wineries in the region. Specifically, to craft the Domaine Weinbach Gewürztraminer Furstentum Grand Cru, Catherine Faller (the latest generation of this family enterprise), has ventured to the grand cru of Furstentum, situated in the north of Alsace. The quality of this territory was already recognized in antiquity, being recorded in 1330 in the vineyard inventory of the Basel Convent. It cannot be said that the monks lacked discernment. This grand cru is located between Kientzheim and Sigolsheim (at 400 meters above sea level), on a calcareous, stony, and shallow soil, with rocky beds. Unlike the grapes, the vintners of the area have indeed declared a particular pride in the blend of soils so characteristic of this region, far more diverse than that recorded in Burgundy.

All these elements ensure that the gewürztraminer from this location possesses a distinctive character capable of withstanding the barrel aging that is so emblematic of Domaine Weinbach. It is true that recently many producers in the area have been transitioning from this noble material to stainless steel tanks; however, Domaine Weinbach Gewurztraminer Furstentum Grand Cru will ferment and age in barrels and foudres (in that order). It is noteworthy that the winemaking processes at Domaine Weinbach involve biodynamic cultivation and non-interventionist production methods in the winery.

The Domaine Weinbach Gewurztraminer Furstentum Grand Cru is one of the most elegant and refined wines you could encounter. Undoubtedly, a wine to be thoroughly proud of.

2020

Domaine Weinbach Gewurztraminer Furstentum Grand Cru 2020 is a sophisticated and luscious white wine. Olfactorily, it is exceedingly intense and multifaceted, exuding spicy aromas (peppercorn, red chili) alongside fruity nuances (lychee, cantaloupe). On the palate, it presents a harmonious and flamboyant profile, with robust character.
2023
98 Suckling
2021
96 Suckling
2020
93+ Parker
96 Suckling

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  • We send it to Portugal with CTT Express to your home
  • The shipment for 12 bottles is €8.50 with CTT Express.
  • For orders over €150 shipping is free with CTT Express.