Technical presentation
| Bottling : | September 2000 |
|---|---|
| Acquired alcohol : | 12.4° |
| Residual sugar : | 15.0 g/l |
| Total acidity : | 3.5 g/l H2SO4 / (5.4g/l Tartrique) |
| pH : | 3.5 |
| Yield : | 55 hl/ha |
| Terroir : | Grand Cru Goldert |
| Sweetness index : | 2 |
| Soil : | East facing, Oolithic calcareous |
Description of the wine Muscat Grand Cru Goldert 1999
This Grand Cru vineyard, planted mostly with the Muscat à petit grain (Muscat d’Alsace), produced a wine with strong mineral aromas and spices, which will need further ageing to be able to express the full potential of this wine. The nice acidity and maturity slowed the natural yeast, being unable to finish the fermentation and transform all the sweetness of the wine. Despite the long fermentation until July 2000, this wine still has some sweetness, perfectly balanced with the delicate structure, typical of the vineyard.
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.