Technical presentation
| Bottling : | September 1999 |
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| Acquired alcohol : | 15.1° |
| Residual sugar : | 39 g/l |
| Total acidity : | 2.7 g/l H2SO4 / (4.2g/l Tartrique) |
| pH : | 3.9 |
| Yield : | 48 hl/ha |
| Grape variety : | Gewurztraminer |
| Terroir : | Clos Windsbuhl |
| Sweetness index : | 4 |
| Soil : | Muschelkalk calcareous, South/South East facing |
Description of the wine Gewurztraminer Clos Windsbuhl 1998
In 1998, the Clos Windsbuhl grapes reached a ripeness and complexity level that can be seen only in the best vintages. Little botrytis and perfect health explain the strong aromatic potential of this wine. The palate is rich and unctuous, long lasting flavours that are between spicy and fruity. It has an ultra classic balance, and despite a finished high alcohol level, the mouth is harmonious.
The Clos Windsbuhl of Hunawihr
The altitude of the vineyard coupled with Hunawihr’s tardy climate means that the Clos Windsbuhl is often one of the last of our vineyards to be harvested. This explains the aromatic quality of the Clos’ wines and the consistent balance of acidity, a guarantee of good ageing. Although often harvested late, the Windsbuhl grapes are only rarely botryitized, doubtless due to the altitude of the vineyard, but nevertheless often reach high levels of maturity.