Technical presentation
| Bottling : | September 1999 |
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| Acquired alcohol : | 14.5° |
| Residual sugar : | 83 g/l |
| Total acidity : | 2.2 g/l H2SO4 / (3.4g/l Tartrique) |
| pH : | 4.3 |
| Yield : | 32 hl/ha |
| Terroir : | Grand Cru Goldert |
| Sweetness index : | VT |
| Soil : | East facing, Gentle slope, Oolithic calcareous |
Description of the wine Gewurztraminer Grand Cru Goldert 1998 - Vendange Tardive
In the Goldert, the botrytis started at the end of the harvest, but then spread very quickly and evenly. The spicy character of gewurztraminer is here dominated by strong cocoa, bee wax, roasted flavours. It remains Goldert in its delicate finish and ample, generous palate. The quality of the residual sweetness is close to the one of an SGN.
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.