Fragrant, honeyed nose. Quite a bit of ginger, floral but not high toned; bruised flowers that are less fresh than caramelized. Actually smells like Sauternes, and the texture is similar. Dense and unctuous, but only a little sweet, the acid very much in balance. Resonating ginger spiciness, and vegetal, herbal bitterness on the palate and long finish. Complex. A lot more interesting intellectually than enjoyable for me at this point, but then again I don’t drink a lot of Gewürztraminer, so may have yet to acquire the taste.
Fragrant, honeyed nose. Quite a bit of ginger, floral but not high toned; bruised flowers that are less fresh than caramelized. Actually smells like Sauternes, and the texture is similar. Dense and unctuous, but only a little sweet, the acid very much in balance. Resonating ginger spiciness, and vegetal, herbal bitterness on the palate and long finish. Complex. A lot more interesting intellectually than enjoyable for me at this point, but then again I don’t drink a lot of Gewürztraminer, so may have yet to acquire the taste.
2 people found it helpfulSep 30th, 2020
All Gewurztraminer from Grand Cru sites was declassified this year, and those from 'calcaire' grounds went into this wine. It's a graceful, elegant wine, very good acidity. Completely dry. A wonderful aperitif on a hot day like this! Alas, it's pricetag of 33€ is a little too much, me thinks
All Gewurztraminer from Grand Cru sites was declassified this year, and those from 'calcaire' grounds went into this wine. It's a graceful, elegant wine, very good acidity. Completely dry. A wonderful aperitif on a hot day like this! Alas, it's pricetag of 33€ is a little too much, me thinks
Sep 2nd, 2016
Alsace, France
