Technical presentation
| Bottling : | September 2006 |
|---|---|
| Acquired alcohol : | 14.2° |
| Residual sugar : | 10.9 g/l |
| Total acidity : | 2.8 g/l H2SO4 / (4.3g/l Tartrique) |
| pH : | 3.95 |
| Yield : | 56 hl/ha |
| Average age of vines : | 22 years |
| Grape variety : | Gewurztraminer |
| Sweetness index : | 1 |
| Soil : | East facing, Gentle slope, Limestone/calcareous/siliceous |
Description of the wine Gewurztraminer Gueberschwihr 2005
After swapping some vineyards in Gueberschwihr in 2004 to obtain more Muscat Goldert, we ended up with only one very small vineyard planted in Gewurztraminer. It is located just next to the GC Goldert, on a gently East facing marl/silicium soil. It clearly will never reach the level of complexity of the famous adjacent vineyard, but often manages to produce a rich classic spicy style of Gewurztraminer, in which case we bottle it separately. The 2005 reached good ripeness and managed to ferment very well, keeping a low residual sweetness.
Tasting notes
01/2007 : Classic rose/litchi and spicy nose with a certain minerality and restriction that is typical of slightly heavier soils. The palate is beautifully balanced, shows good acidity and a delicate finish. It is hard to detect sweetness there, but it doesn’t finish too dry either, which helps to hide the expected tannins one can find in this grape variety. Also a great food wine.
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.