Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.9%
Residual Sugar 29 g/L
pH 3.4
Total Acidity 4.6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 135 kcal / glass
150ml glass135 kcal
750ml bottle675 kcal
Grape Varieties Gewurztraminer
Gewurztraminer100%
Drinking Window 2025-2045
Region Alsace
Soil Limestone-clay
Orientation South-East
Estate Grown Yes
Sites Altenbourg (lieu-dit beneath Grand Cru Furstentum)
Fermentation Vessels Oak Vats
Pressing Method Pneumatic Presses, Whole Clusters
Natural Yeast Yes
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Oak Aging 10 months
Oak Types Neutral Oak
Production Details Hand-picked at optimum maturity. Gently pressed in whole clusters in pneumatic presses. Fermentation with indigenous yeasts (element of the terroir, enhances depth and complexity). Aged 10 months in old foudre (neutral oak). Bottles produced: 4,520.
Certifications Ecocert Organic, Demeter Biodynamic
Tasting Notes
Nose: honeysuckle, quince, nutmeg, smokiness
Palate: candied orange, rose petals, green anise, creamy, voluptuous
Food Pairing caramelized pork with Szechuan pepper, five spice roast duck, exotic spices of Indian and Asian cuisines, foie gras, rich strong cheese such as Munster, aperitif
Producer Information
Website
Address
25 Route du Vin, 68240 Kaysersberg Vignoble, France
Phone
+33 (0)3 89 47 13 21
Owner
Faller Family (Catherine Faller)