Technical presentation
| Bottling : | September 2003 |
|---|---|
| Acquired alcohol : | 14.4° |
| Residual sugar : | 34.0 g/l |
| Total acidity : | 4. g/l H2SO4 (6.4 g/l Acide Tartrique) |
| pH : | 3.6 |
| Yield : | 35 hl/ha |
| Terroir : | Clos Windsbuhl |
| Sweetness index : | 4 |
| Soil : | Muschelkalk calcareous, South/South East facing |
Description of the wine Gewurztraminer Clos Windsbuhl 2002
The Clos Windsbuhl is located on the top left part of the village Hunawihr, bordering the small road that goes towards Riquewihr. The soil and climate being less warm than most calcareous vineyards around Turckheim or Wintzenheim, the wines are often more delicate, with more acidity and exotic aromas. In 2002, the botrytis was enough important to change slightly the style of the wine, but not sufficient to allow us to produce a vendange tardive.
Tasting notes
01/2004 : The nose is delicately divided between minerals, spices and rose/litchi aromas. The palate is generous but also well balanced with the typical 2002 freshness. The slightly slower fermentation in this wine kept more residual sweetness apparent on the palate. Like the pinot-gris, this wines needs to be opened some time before serving. Round and elegant finish.
The Clos Windsbuhl of Hunawihr
The altitude of the vineyard coupled with Hunawihr’s tardy climate means that the Clos Windsbuhl is often one of the last of our vineyards to be harvested. This explains the aromatic quality of the Clos’ wines and the consistent balance of acidity, a guarantee of good ageing. Although often harvested late, the Windsbuhl grapes are only rarely botryitized, doubtless due to the altitude of the vineyard, but nevertheless often reach high levels of maturity.