Technical presentation
| Bottling : | September 1998 |
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| Acquired alcohol : | 14.5° |
| Residual sugar : | 36.5 g/l |
| Total acidity : | 2.8 g/l H2SO4 / (4.3g/l Tartrique) |
| pH : | 3.9 |
| Yield : | 37 hl/ha |
| 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 1997
The Goldert is an Oolithic calcareous hill, facing East, in slightly cooler climate than Turckheim. Maturity levels are still very high and it is not rare to harvest the Goldert Gewurztraminer as a VT since the noble rot develops evenly in October in those vineyards. This wine is close to the VT style, with a beautiful delicate structure, honeyed, and well balanced residual sweetness and acidity. Very open nose, delicately perfumed (rose, litchi..).
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.