Technical presentation
| Bottling : | September 2005 |
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| Acquired alcohol : | 12.9 ° |
| Residual sugar : | 10 g/l |
| Total acidity : | 4.2 g/l H2SO4 (6.4 g/l Acide Tartrique) |
| pH : | 3.3 |
| Yield : | 55 hl/ha |
| Average age of vines : | 26 years |
| Terroir : | Grand Cru Goldert |
| Sweetness index : | 2 |
| Soil : | East facing, Oolithic calcareous |
Description of the wine Muscat Grand Cru Goldert 2004
As long as we can remember, Muscat was part of the Goldert history. This pure calcareous vineyard (oolithic calcareous) is facing full East, on a gentle slope. The cooler climate of the village of Gueberschwihr, enhanced also by the high clay content of the Goldert), favours a slower ripeness and therefore more acidity and soil influence in its wines. The Goldert Muscat was harvested at a similar ripeness as the Herrenweg Muscat, but at a higher acidity level. This made it harder for the natural yeast to complete the fermentation, which explains why there is more residual sweetness.
Tasting notes
01/2006 : The nose is yet to open, as often with this wine: still restraint, mineral, almost Riesling like. Some air (decanting is strongly recommended when drinking a young wine like this) will reveal more the grapey Muscat aromatics. The palate shows a wonderful balance between a very discreet roundness and a rich long finish, again balanced with the 2004 crisp acidity.
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.