About Gewurztraminer Grand Cru Mambourg
- Style
- White
- Grape Varieties
- Gewurztraminer
- Price Range
- $40-60
Gewurztraminer from Mambourg, a Grand Cru hillside above Sigolsheim known for its marl-limestone soils. Mambourg is widely regarded as one of Alsace's best terroirs for Gewurztraminer, typically producing deep, rich, and spicy wines with a firm acid backbone that keeps the variety's natural richness in balance.
Mambourg is one of Alsace's great Gewurztraminer terroirs — this bottling leans into that reputation with real depth and spice, backed by the marl-limestone's acid grip.
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A deep, spicy Gewurztraminer for those who want to see the variety at its richest.
Food Pairings
A natural match for spiced Asian cuisine, roasted duck, blue cheese, and Munster; also pairs well with fruit-based desserts that aren't overly sweet.
When to drink it
Spiced dinners, roasted duck, blue cheese course
Terroir & Winemaking
Grown on Mambourg's marl-limestone soils above Sigolsheim; traditional Alsace Gewurztraminer vinification designed to preserve the site's characteristic acid backbone alongside the variety's natural richness and spice.
About the producer
Cave de Kientzheim-KaysersbergFormer Schlossberg Grand Cru co-op, now part of Bestheim.Visit the producer page →More wines from Cave de Kientzheim-Kaysersberg
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What makes Mambourg special for Gewurztraminer?
- Mambourg's marl-limestone soils are considered among the best in Alsace for Gewurztraminer, giving depth, richness, and spice while a firm acid backbone keeps the wine from feeling heavy.
- Is this wine dry or sweet?
- It follows the traditional Alsace Gewurztraminer style, with the grape's natural richness balanced by the site's acidity; sweetness level can vary somewhat by vintage.
- What food pairs best?
- Spiced Asian cuisine, roasted duck, blue cheese, and Munster are classic pairings; it also works with fruit desserts that aren't too sweet.
- Where is the Mambourg vineyard located?
- It is a Grand Cru hillside above the village of Sigolsheim, near Kaysersberg.
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