2019 Weinbach Gewürztraminer Grand Cru Furstentum, Alsace
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B19040V19
At the northern limit of Altenbourg, the terraced slopes of Furstentum rise swiftly from 300 to 400 metres at the top of the Mont de Sigolsheim. This steep, south-facing slope is one of the very finest terroirs for Gewürztraminer in Alsace. The soil is brown clay full of limestone, with a pebbly structure that holds both moisture and warmth.
As always, this terroir has produced a remarkable Gewürztraminer. It’s a viscous, silky wine with generous sweetness and notes of honeysuckle, rosewater, candied orange, cardamom and musk stick. The warm, lingering finish goes on and on. If matched with the right foods (although it doesn’t really need food) it would be mind-blowing. With roughly 37 g/L residual, balanced by structure and freshness, it would be brilliant with terrine, paté, many styles of Asian cuisine—more specifically chilli crab or other spicy seafood dishes. Of course, it’s also a winning match with Munster or Époisses (or most washed-rind cheeses).
A very concentrated, complex Alsace gewurztraminer with enormous spice, plus some candied orange, mangosteen and lychee. There’s serious structure, which wines of this kind need to age gracefully, plus spot-on balance of the touch of grape sweetness with fine tannins and discreet acidity. The finish is quite dry with so many delicate, spicy notes.
97 points Stuart Pigott jamessuckling.com
| 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 | 2019 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Wine Points | 97 |
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