Technical presentation
| Bottling : | September 2005 |
|---|---|
| Acquired alcohol : | 14.3° |
| Residual sugar : | 3.5 g/l |
| Total acidity : | 3.2 g/l H2SO4 (4.9 g/l Acide Tartrique) |
| pH : | 3.5 |
| Yield : | 60 hl/ha |
| Average age of vines : | 21 years |
| Sweetness index : | 1 |
| Soil : | East facing, Gentle slope, Limestone/calcareous/siliceous |
Description of the wine Gewurztraminer Gueberschwihr 2004
Since 2002, we only have one little vineyard left planted in Gewurztraminer in the village of Gueberschwihr (all the other ones were exchanged with a piece of Goldert, that we planted in Muscat in 2005). Most years, this little vineyard ends up being blended in a non village wine, but in 2004, the very dry, yet elegant style of this wine, convinced us to keep it apart and bottle it separately. The vines are located a short distance from the Goldert, on a richer, deeper limestone. The fermentation was fast and steady, transforming all the sugars.
Tasting notes
01/2006 : The nose is quite discreet, showing delicate rose scents, almost perfumed flavours. The palate is very dry, but like most Gewurztraminers in 2004, doesn’t feel tannic or bitter. It is actually an easy drinking wine, with great character, even if its first approach is quite austere.
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.