2007 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 54 g/L
pH 3.8
Total Acidity 5.7 g/L
Calories (estimated) 150 kcal / glass
150ml glass150 kcal
750ml bottle750 kcal
Grape Varieties Gewürztraminer
Drinking Window 2011–2027+
Classification Sweet Wine
Region Alsace
Soil Oligocene limestone
Orientation West-Facing
Vineyard Yield 30 hL/ha
Vine Age 24
Botrytis Affected Yes
Bottling Date September 2008
Production Details The Gewürztraminer came from the richer, wind-sheltered lower west-facing portion of Heimbourg on a medium-to-steep slope. Late-season sun brought full ripeness; noble rot developed in October. Fermentation was slow and retained substantial residual sweetness.
Tasting Notes Producer note dated February 2009: floral aromas, honey, spices and white pepper; initially reductive from long lees contact; rich palate with an elegant, round and fresh finish.
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2004 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.3%
Residual Sugar 16 g/L
pH 3.6
Total Acidity 4.6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 130 kcal / glass
150ml glass130 kcal
750ml bottle650 kcal
Grape Varieties Gewürztraminer
Classification Vin Sec (producer style designation)
Region Alsace
Soil Oligocene limestone
Orientation West-Facing
Vineyard Yield 48 hL/ha
Vine Age Planted in 1983
Bottling Date September 2005
Production Details Fruit came from Gewürztraminer planted on the richer, deeper and later-ripening lower west-facing portion of Heimbourg, on a medium-to-steep slope. The grapes were harvested healthy without noble rot. The crop was larger than usual, and part of the Heimbourg wine was used in the producer’s varietal Gewürztraminer.
Tasting Notes Producer note dated January 2006: floral, rose and geranium aromas; delicate palate, fine roundness and a fresh, harmonious finish.
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2000 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 15.2%
Residual Sugar 32 g/L
Calories (estimated) 145 kcal / glass
150ml glass145 kcal
750ml bottle725 kcal
Grape Varieties Gewürztraminer
Drinking Window 2004–2012
Region Alsace
Orientation West-Facing
Vineyard Yield 39 hL/ha
Botrytis Affected Yes
Bottling Date September 2001
Production Details The Gewürztraminer vines occupied the west portion of Heimbourg, where the soil was described as slightly richer and the site cooler than the Riesling sector. Mature vines ripened the grapes slowly, and noble rot developed late in October.
Tasting Notes Producer note dated December 2001: mineral, leather and underwood aromas associated with powerful botrytis; perceptible sweetness held in balance.
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Producer Information
Website
Address
4 Rte de Colmar, 68230 Turckheim, France
Phone
+33 3 89 27 02 05
Owner
Olivier Humbrecht
Cellarmaster
Olivier Humbrecht