Gewurztraminer Grand Cru Clos Gaensbroennel

About this wine

Willm's flagship wine, from the Clos Gaensbroennel — a small marl-limestone plot within Grand Cru Kirchberg de Barr that has been the estate's signature site since the 1930s. Pale yellow with gold sparkles, complex and intense on the nose with floral and spice notes alongside honeyed yellow fruit; rounded, textured, and medium-sweet on the palate with honeycomb and chalk nuances.

Sommelier's Note

"Since the 1930s, Clos Gaensbroennel has stood as one of the world's benchmark expressions of Gewurztraminer — this is the wine that put Willm on the map."

Food Pairings

Pairs beautifully with Asian sweet-savory dishes, sautéed foie gras or pâté, honey-glazed duck breast, strong Alsatian Munster cheese, and crème brûlée.

When to drink it

Milestone celebrations, fine dining, cellar collection

Specs

Grape Varieties

Gewurztraminer

Style

White

Price Range

$29-38

Terroir & Winemaking

Grown on a seven-acre, marl-limestone clos on south-southeast-facing slopes at around 825 feet elevation — a heavier soil well suited to Gewurztraminer, giving 10-20 year aging potential.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Clos Gaensbroennel?

It's a small, seven-acre marl-limestone plot within the Grand Cru Kirchberg de Barr, shared with neighboring Domaine Hering, and has been one of Willm's signature Gewurztraminer sites since the 1930s.

Is this wine sweet?

It shows medium sweetness balanced by refined minerality, with honeyed fruit and spice — richer and rounder than the Réserve bottling but not a dessert wine.

Why is this considered Willm's flagship wine?

The estate has vinified Clos Gaensbroennel since the 1930s, and its combination of a historic single plot, marl-limestone soil, and 10-20 year aging potential has made it one of the world's benchmark Gewurztraminers.