Technical presentation
| Bottling : | September 2003 |
|---|---|
| Acquired alcohol : | 14.4° |
| Residual sugar : | 90.0 g/l |
| Total acidity : | 4.4 g/l H2SO4 (6.7 g/l Acide Tartrique) |
| pH : | 4.0 |
| Yield : | 22 hl/ha |
| Terroir : | Grand Cru Goldert |
| Sweetness index : | VT |
| Soil : | East facing, Gentle slope, Oolithic calcareous |
Description of the wine Gewurztraminer Grand Cru Goldert 2002 - Vendange Tardive
The Goldert is located on the north part of the village. Visitors can see a huge unattractive panel indicating the Grand Cru name. Our parcels are located below and closer to the village. The cooler climate and rich calcareous soil created excellent conditions for a fantastic botrytis development in 2002 on perfectly ripe grapes. There was no selection made, but the potential ripeness was astonishing.
Tasting notes
01/2004 : The nose is a complex blend of minerals, spicy aromas, profound rose and exotic flavours, not at all overpowering, but long lasting in the glass. The palate is rich, long, balanced between a firm alcohol and luscious sweetness. Of course, there is also the classic 2002 acidity and tannins to old everything together, and making it certainly capable of ageing decades.
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.