Gewurztraminer Grand Cru Brand
ゲヴュルツトラミネール・グラン・クリュ・ブラン
Cave de Turckheim
Gewurztraminer
About this wine
From the same steep, south-facing granite Grand Cru Brand vineyard above Turckheim as the estate's Riesling bottling. A richly aromatic Gewurztraminer with a nose of Turkish delight, rose petal, lychee and warm spice, balanced by a squeeze of fresh lime — the variety's signature exotic perfume amplified by the vineyard's high ripeness and granite minerality.
The most perfume-forward wine in the range — an unmistakable introduction to why Gewurztraminer is considered Alsace's most theatrical grape.
Sommelier's Note
"Grand Cru Brand turns Gewurztraminer's usual exotic perfume up to full volume — lychee, rose and warm spice with the concentration and minerality to actually stand up to foie gras."
Food Pairings
A natural partner for Alsatian foie gras, blue cheese, and spiced or aromatic Asian dishes such as Thai green curry. Its richness can also stand up to Munster cheese, Alsace's classic local pairing.
When to drink it
Foie gras courses, spiced Asian tasting menus, celebratory dinners
Specs
- Grape Varieties
- Gewurztraminer
- Style
- White
- Price Range
- $30-42
Terroir & Winemaking
Sourced from the Grand Cru Brand vineyard, a steep south-facing slope of dry granite soil above Turckheim, one of only four Grand Cru sites within Cave de Turckheim's holdings. The granite soil and southern exposure concentrate the variety's natural aromatic intensity.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What makes Grand Cru Brand Gewurztraminer distinctive?
- It comes from the steep, south-facing granite Grand Cru Brand vineyard, which concentrates ripeness and aromatic intensity, giving notes of Turkish delight, rose petal and lychee balanced by lime freshness.
- What is the classic food pairing for this wine?
- Foie gras is the traditional pairing, along with blue cheese, Munster cheese, and richly spiced Asian dishes like Thai green curry.
- Is this wine sweet?
- It has ripe, exotic fruit character typical of Gewurztraminer, but a squeeze of lime acidity keeps it from tasting cloying or overly sweet.
- How is Grand Cru Brand different from a standard Gewurztraminer?
- The Grand Cru Brand's granite soils and south-facing exposure give higher ripeness, concentration and minerality than typical village-level Gewurztraminer.
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リースリング・トラディション
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