Gewurztraminer Grand Cru Furstentum
ゲヴュルツトラミネール グラン・クリュ フュルステントゥム
Cave de Kientzheim-Kaysersberg
Gewurztraminer
About this wine
Gewurztraminer from Furstentum, a steep, south-southwest-facing Grand Cru hillside between Kientzheim and Sigolsheim whose brown limestone-clay soils store heat well. Pale golden with silvery reflections, the wine shows an intense, complex nose of exotic spice, hazelnut, and toasted notes. The 2019 vintage received two stars from the Guide Hachette des Vins.
A richly spiced, generous Gewurztraminer that shows the warmer, limestone side of Alsace Grand Cru.
Sommelier's Note
"Furstentum's limestone warmth gives this Gewurztraminer a stewed-fruit richness that few Schlossberg bottlings can match — opulent but never flabby."
Food Pairings
Excellent with semi-cooked foie gras, roasted poultry, and Asian-inflected dishes, as well as aged cheeses and lightly sweetened fruit tarts.
When to drink it
Foie gras courses, festive dinners, cheese course
Specs
- Grape Varieties
- Gewurztraminer
- Style
- White
- Price Range
- $40-60
Terroir & Winemaking
Grown on Furstentum's south-southwest-facing limestone-clay slope; traditional Alsace Gewurztraminer vinification. Ample and balanced on the palate with hazelnut and pepper character and a persistent finish of stewed quince, mirabelle plum, and peach. Best enjoyed within roughly a decade of the vintage.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is distinctive about the Furstentum vineyard?
- Furstentum is a steep, south-southwest-facing Grand Cru site between Kientzheim and Sigolsheim with brown limestone-clay soils that store heat well, favoring ripeness and richness.
- What does this Gewurztraminer taste like?
- It shows an intense nose of spice, hazelnut, and toasted notes, with a palate of stewed quince, mirabelle plum, and peach, and a long, balanced finish.
- What food pairs well?
- Semi-cooked foie gras, roasted poultry, Asian-spiced dishes, aged cheese, and lightly sweetened fruit tarts are recommended pairings.
- How was this wine reviewed?
- The 2019 vintage received two stars from the French Guide Hachette des Vins.
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