Technical presentation
| Bottling : | September 2012 |
|---|---|
| Acquired alcohol : | 12.5° |
| Residual sugar : | 76.5 g/l |
| Total acidity : | 3.1 g/l H2SO4 / (4.7g/l Tartrique) |
| pH : | 3.6 |
| Yield : | 57 hl/ha |
| Optimum tasting : | 2014-2026 |
| Average age of vines : | 38 years |
| Grape variety : | Gewurztraminer |
| Terroir : | Herrenweg de Turckheim |
| Sweetness index : | 5 |
| Soil : | Gravely soil |
Description of the wine Gewurztraminer Turckheim 2011
The gravelly soil of the Herrenweg were recognised for a long time for their aptitude to produce aromatic and fruity Gewurztraminer wines. This grape variety needs, more than any other one planted in Alsace, a perfect physiological ripeness and therefore a little bit more sunshine and heat. 2011 was favourable for high sugar ripeness, but in order to avoid excesses, it was important of being able to limit yields and choosing carefully the harvest date. Only the very old vines were harvested as VT with noble rot, the rest was presented into the Turckheim label. In Turckheim, at the opposite of Wintzenheim or Gueberschwihr, there are a few winegrowers who want to keep the tradition of using the village name, so it will be possible to continue to make Turckheim wines in the future.
Tasting notes
02/2013 : The color is pale yellow, despite a high ripeness level of the grapes. The nose doesn’t show such richness and is even maybe a little bit closed, only distilling a few floral aromas (roses, geranium). The palate is unctuous and pleasant, there is not heaviness as the alcohol is quite low for a Gewurztraminer. Like many 2011 wines, it will age nicely. Perfect with many spicy dishes !
The Herrenweg of Turckheim
The wines from Herrenweg of Turckheim are always very aromatic, advanced in their development and are always defined by a very ripe acidity and opulent fruit. The wines from Herrenweg are accessible and generous in their youth and although they are often best enjoyed at this stage can surprise 10 or even 20 years later.