2017 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Residual Sugar 77 g/L
Calories (estimated) 150 kcal / glass
150ml glass150 kcal
750ml bottle750 kcal
Grape Varieties 100% Gewürztraminer
Classification AOC Alsace Vendange Tardive
Region Alsace
Soil Herrenweg parcels on fecht alluvium progressively covered by pale-yellow loess; very fine, Sandy, Calcareous and clayey silt
Vineyard Yield 10 hL/ha
Harvest Dates Harvest began on 18 September 2017
Vine Age 40
Pressing Method Hand-Harvested Whole Bunches Were Gently Pneumatically Pressed For 5–8 Hours
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Production Details Grapes were exclusively organically and biodynamically farmed, hand harvested and whole-bunch pressed. Fermentation was spontaneous, without added enzymes, selected yeast or chaptalization. The French sheet gives a fermentation range of 1–4 months and says subsequent élevage may occur in century-old oak foudres or stainless steel, without identifying the vessel used for this specific lot.
Tartaric Acid 4.5 g/L
Tasting Notes Lychee, rose and candied citrus; dense, silky palate with finely balanced sweetness and a long finish of rose and spices
Food Pairing Desserts based on exotic fruits such as mango or pineapple, and orange desserts
Vintages
1995 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.6%
Residual Sugar 56 g/L
Calories (estimated) 140 kcal / glass
150ml glass140 kcal
750ml bottle700 kcal
Grape Varieties Gewürztraminer
Classification AOC Alsace Vendange Tardive
Region Alsace
Vineyard Yield 30 hL/ha
Harvest Dates Harvest began on 26 September 1995
Vine Age 40
Pressing Method Hand-Harvested Whole Bunches Were Gently Pneumatically Pressed For 5–8 Hours
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Botrytis Affected Yes
Production Details Exclusively organic and biodynamically farmed grapes were hand harvested and whole-bunch pressed. Fermentation was spontaneous, without added enzymes, selected yeast or chaptalization. The French sheet gives a fermentation range of 1–4 months and conditionally lists century-old oak foudres or stainless steel for élevage without specifying which vessel held this lot.
Tartaric Acid 3.9 g/L
Tasting Notes Honey and candied fruit with evident botrytis; broad, generous, supple and rich yet structured, with a balanced sweet finish
Food Pairing Desserts based on exotic fruits such as mango or pineapple, and orange desserts
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| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
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Producer Information
Website
Address
76 rue Clemenceau, 68920 Wintzenheim, France
Phone
+33 (0)3 89 27 91 90
Owner
Céline and Isabelle Meyer
Cellarmaster
Isabelle Meyer