Technical presentation
| Bottling : | September 2001 |
|---|---|
| Acquired alcohol : | 15.2° |
| Residual sugar : | 53.6 g/l |
| Total acidity : | 3.1 g/l H2SO4 / (4.7g/l Tartrique) |
| pH : | 4.1 |
| Yield : | 32 hl/ha |
| Terroir : | Grand Cru Goldert |
| Sweetness index : | VT |
| Soil : | East facing, Gentle slope, Oolithic calcareous |
Description of the wine Gewurztraminer Grand Cru Goldert 2000 - Vendange Tardive
The Goldert is located on a rich limestone east facing hillside. The climate of the village Gueberschwihr is slightly cooler than Turckheim, therefore this vineyard is often harvested amongst the last ones. A careful cultivation also unable the grapes to stay healthy for a long time, allowing them to fully ripen before the development of botrytis.
Tasting notes
12/2001 : The 2000 was in this classic situation. The wine is powerful (this is definitely 2000 character!) with a lot of botrytis. The nose shows mineral, under-wood, spicy character at the beginning and opens after some aeration to more rose scented aromas. The palate is more flowery than the nose, but finishes with strong oriental spices.
The Goldert Grand Cru of Gueberschwihr
The Goldert of Gueberschwihr is the only locality in Alsace where the geological substratum is composed solely of marine oolithic limestone. Traditionally, the majority of the Goldert is planted to Gewurztraminer and Muscat. These grape varieties are reputed for producing wines with great finesse, structure and a discreet, however complex, bouquet.