Gewurztraminer Clos Saint Urbain Rangen de Thann Grand Cru 2009

Gewurztraminer Grand Cru Rangen from Thann Clos Saint Urbain 2009

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Technical presentation

Bottling : September 2010
Acquired alcohol : 14°
Residual sugar : 30.0 g/l
Total acidity : 2.1 g/l H2SO4 (3.2 g/l Acide Tartrique)
pH : 3.9
Yield : 35 hl/ha
Optimum tasting : 2014-2031+
Average age of vines : 30 years
Terroir : Grand Cru Rangen de Thann Clos Saint Urbain
Sweetness index : 3
Soil : Sedimentary volcanic rocks (Tuffs & Grauwake), South facing, Very steep slope

Description of the wine Gewurztraminer Grand Cru Rangen from Thann Clos Saint Urbain 2009

The Gewurztraminer finds its place at the bottom of the steep volcanic hillside of the Rangen. Higher altitude (the Rangen is between 350m and 450m) and more wind exposure can affect the flowering and delay ripeness, so the proximity of the river, on more sheltered slopes, help this grape and allows it to ripen fully. If most of the Rangen is perhaps better suited to Riesling and Pinot Gris, it is perhaps because these terraces near the river are small, and therefore Gewurztraminer is rarer in the Rangen. The Rangen also has the potential to overpower the intense aromatics of Gewurztraminer. Sometimes, too much is too much, and the Rangen is one of the rare Grand Cru vineyards that show its volcanic personality over the varietal flavours. The grapes were slightly affected by noble rot, but the fermentation was quite fast, keeping some sweetness over a rich palate.

Gewurztraminer Clos Saint Urbain Rangen de Thann Grand Cru 2009

Tasting notes

02/2011 : The nose is still closed, barely showing any fruit, such is the importance of the flinty, smoky, gun powder volcanic character. The nose is intense, but does need lots of air to open up. The palate is round, well balanced, long lasting and just like the nose, begs for time. The finish has a saline richness, almost like maritime sea air. Please decant before serving !

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