2018 Weinbach Gewürztraminer, Alsace
A$73.00
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B17847V18
Dry. Weinbach’s Pinot Blanc is actually a blend of 70% Auxerrois and just 30% Pinot Blanc. In Alsace, the term "Pinot Blanc" can be used to describe wines made from any or all of the following grapes: Pinot Blanc, Auxerrois, Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir. For the nerdier: recent studies of the DNA ‘fingerprints’ imply that Auxerrois is a cross between Gouais Blanc and Pinot Noir. Weinbach’s blend comes from both the Clos des Capucins’ 45-year-old vines and a plot from the limestone-clay soils at the foot of the Altenbourg vineyard. As with the dry Rieslings, the Pinot Blanc is whole-bunch pressed, yet it is the only wine at the Domaine fermented in steel tank. It’s a far more layered and complex white wine than you might expect, and the note below sums it up well. It’s fleshy and mouth-filling with chamomile, sweet nectarine, fresh butter and toasty notes. The finish is long and spicy. Delicious and unique.
“Plenty of dried blossom, honeysuckle, chamomile tea and buttercups. Full-bodied and very round and juicy with medium acidity and an oily finish. From biodynamically grown grapes. Drink now.”
91 points, James Suckling
| Product/Service Sold Out | Yes |
|---|---|
| En Primeur | No |
| New Arrivals | No |
| Wine Type | White Wine |
| Wine Style | Biodynamic |
| Country | France |
| Region | Alsace |
| Varietals | Gewurztraminer |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Wine Points | 91 |
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