Technical presentation
| Bottling : | September 2000 |
|---|---|
| Acquired alcohol : | 14.3° |
| Residual sugar : | 20 g/l |
| Total acidity : | 2.6 g/l H2SO4 (4.0 g/l Acide Tartrique) |
| pH : | 4.00 |
| Yield : | 38 hl/ha |
| Average age of vines : | 34 years |
| Grape variety : | Gewurztraminer |
| Terroir : | Herrenweg de Turckheim |
| Sweetness index : | 4 |
| Soil : | Gravely soil |
Description of the wine Gewurztraminer Herrenweg de Turckheim 1999
Located at the opening of the Munster valley on gravely soil, well drained and quick to warm up, the Herrenweg of Turckheim enjoys an early maturing micro-climate that gives an aromatic quality to the wine. The 1999 is certainly as aromatic as it will ever be, but it is a more its’ harmonious, aromatic and long palate which will impress today. This wine has all the ingredients for long ageing, but is truly delicious now.
The Herrenweg of Turckheim
The wines from Herrenweg of Turckheim are always very aromatic, advanced in their development and are always defined by a very ripe acidity and opulent fruit. The wines from Herrenweg are accessible and generous in their youth and although they are often best enjoyed at this stage can surprise 10 or even 20 years later.