Technical presentation
| Bottling : | March 2001 |
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| Acquired alcohol : | 13.4° |
| Residual sugar : | 34.0 g/l |
| Total acidity : | 4.8 g/l H2SO4 (7.3 g/l Acide Tartrique) |
| pH : | 3.55 |
| Yield : | 45 hl/ha |
| Average age of vines : | 16 years |
| Terroir : | Grand Cru Goldert |
| Sweetness index : | 4 |
| Soil : | East facing, Gentle slope, Oolithic calcareous and marls siliceous |
Description of the wine Gewurztraminer Grand Cru Goldert 1999
Right from the beginning of the harvest, the grapes from the Goldert were superb, very healthy and bright orange/red in colour which is so characteristic of this aromatic grape. The olithic calcareous soil brings a nice structure to the wine, but most of all, an extraordinary powerful rose scented nose which when aired becomes more smoky and spicy. Like the Windsbuhl, the acid structure and tannins hide the residual sweetness and will enable the wine to age elegantly.
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.