Tasting note
Deep golden, with exotic aromas of passionfruit, mango, papaya, plus honeyed notes and spice from noble rot. Lush, liquid-gold texture with sweetness perfectly balanced by bright acidity and no heaviness. A flawlessly balanced Sélection de Grains Nobles Gewurztraminer pure gold in a glass.
In the press
94/100 - A dense and layered SGN gewurz with dried-pineapple, honey, spice and smoke aromas and flavors. Full-bodied and medium sweet. Fruity, tight and very focused. Wonderful finish. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold.
Viticulture
Gewurztraminer Sélection de Grains Nobles is rare, made only under exceptional conditions with botrytis-affected grapes. Selected from multiple pickings of 40+ year-old vines in Ribeauvillé’s Trottacker and Hunawihr’s Muehlforst vineyards, on south/southeast-facing marl and limestone soils.
Vinification
Grapes carefully selected after several pickings in our vineyards where we know botrytis will develop well. Vinified in stainless steel vats or old casks, the alcoholic fermentation is stopped when the sugar/acid balance is reached and the aromatic potential of the wine is at its peak. Bottling in the middle of the following year and ageing for min 4 years.
Food Match
With this aromatic richness, this wine will be perfect for aperitif, it is also a great wine for very spicy dishes, or strong and powerful cheeses like Munster, Stilton, or Maroilles. It is lovely with fresh desserts like passion fruit and vanilla.
| Closure | Natural Cork | ||
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| Suitable for | Vegans Vegetarians | ||
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| pH | 3.92 | ||
| Total Acidity | 5.77g/l Tartaric | ||
| Residual Sugar | 113g/l | ||
| Allergens | Sulphur | ||
| SKU Code | 63966117 |