2001 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Residual Sugar 50 g/L
Calories (estimated) 135 kcal / glass
150ml glass135 kcal
750ml bottle675 kcal
Grape Varieties Gewürztraminer
Classification AOC Alsace Grand Cru — Vendange Tardive
Region Hengst
Soil Vosges limestone, Chalky marl containing 14% active lime, And deep red, Brown, Green and beige jurassic sediments over orange-yellow bedrock; the sheet gives the soil ph as 7.8–8.3.
Vineyard Yield 25 hL/ha
Harvest Dates Harvest began on 1 October 2001; by 19 October, a large part of the harvest had been completed.
Vine Age 40
Fermentation Vessels Temperature-regulated stainless-steel tanks
Pressing Method Hand-Picked Grapes Were Whole-Bunch Pressed Slowly And Gently In Pneumatic Presses For 5–8 Hours.
Natural Yeast Yes
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Bottling Date March 2007
Production Details Natural fermentation lasted one month. It was initially temperature controlled and then allowed to proceed at its own pace. The wine stabilized naturally in stainless steel during winter, underwent gentle filtration, and was made without chaptalization.
Tartaric Acid 4.2 g/L
Tasting Notes Intense and complex aromas; a mineral palate with deep finesse and notable purity; integrated sweetness; a long finish showing honey and sweet spices.
Food Pairing Exotic-fruit mousse, ginger cake, Christmas cakes and orange savarin.
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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