2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Residual Sugar 90 g/L
Calories (estimated) 160 kcal / glass
150ml glass160 kcal
750ml bottle800 kcal
Grape Varieties 100% Gewürztraminer
Classification Alsace Grand Cru Furstentum, Vendanges Tardives
Region Furstentum
Soil Limestone soils
Grapes Picked 19 Oct 2022
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel tank
Pressing Method Pneumatic Pressing
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Unfined Yes
Serving Temperature 11°C · 52°F
Production Details Hand harvested; described as organically and biodynamically certified, although the certification bodies are not identified.
Tasting Notes Lemon chutney, bitter orange, saline and limestone notes; rich, dense and textured yet refined, with fine tannins and an exceptionally long saline finish.
Food Pairing Tagliatelle with porcini mushrooms and diced foie gras; pear tart; rhubarb crumble with vanilla ice cream; or served alone at the end of a meal.
Critics Ratings 98
Vintages
2018 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Gewürztraminer
Drinking Window From 2021; peak 2028–2038; vendor indicates potential beyond 2042.
Classification Alsace Grand Cru Furstentum, Vendanges Tardives
Region Furstentum
Soil Marl-limestone
Orientation South And South-East
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel tank
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Production Details Hand harvested. The producer states that the vines are more than 45 years old; the exact-vintage vendor describes the site as having a 37% slope and recommends serving at 11–12°C.
Tasting Notes Candied fruit, cumin, ginger and exotic fruit; ample, rich and powerful while remaining balanced.
Food Pairing Rhubarb crumble with vanilla ice cream; pear tart; or served alone at the end of a meal.
Critics Ratings 95
Shop prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
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| Wine-SearcherLWIN 2312707 | — | — | wine-searcher.com ↗ |
Producer Information
Website
Address
13 Rue du Château, 68920 Wettolsheim, France
Phone
+33 (0)3 89 80 62 00
Owner
Barthelmé family