In the glass
Aroma: rose, lychee, candied ginger, honey
Palate: lychee, ripe apricot, ginger, salt
Barmes-Buecher's Steingrubler Gewurztraminer from limestone slopes above Wettolsheim. Concentrated rose and lychee in a saline biodynamic register.
What it pairs with
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Munster cheese
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Aromatic Gewurz for Vosges washed-rind. -
Foie gras terrine
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Thai red curry
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How to serve Barmes Buecher Steingrubler Gewurztraminer
Allow 35 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 30 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 10-12°C. Cellar temperature (10-12°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a medium-sized white-wine glass — the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Munster cheese, Foie gras terrine, Thai red curry. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Barmes-Buecher's Steingrubler Gewurztraminer has been a Grand Cru cuvee since 1998, biodynamic since 2001.
- 1998 — First Barmes-Buecher Steingrubler Gewurztraminer Grand Cru bottling
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine Barmes-Buecher
- Grapes
- Gewurztraminer (100%)
- Classification
- Alsace Grand Cru Steingrubler
- Oak
- Large old foudre; no new oak
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- EUR 40 to 60 at retail
- Drinking window
- 5-20 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1998
- Biodynamic
- Demeter Certified
Frequently asked about Barmes Buecher Steingrubler Gewurztraminer
What does Barmes Buecher Steingrubler Gewurztraminer taste like?
On the nose, rose, lychee, candied ginger, honey. On the palate, lychee, ripe apricot, ginger, salt. Structurally full-bodied, medium acidity with a long finish. Barmes-Buecher's Steingrubler Gewurztraminer from limestone slopes above Wettolsheim. Concentrated rose and lychee in a saline biodynamic register.
When should I drink Barmes Buecher Steingrubler Gewurztraminer?
Drink 5-20 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Barmes Buecher Steingrubler Gewurztraminer?
Munster cheese is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Foie gras terrine and Thai red curry. Aromatic Gewurz for Vosges washed-rind.
What grapes are in Barmes Buecher Steingrubler Gewurztraminer?
The blend is Gewurztraminer (100%). The wine is classified as Alsace Grand Cru Steingrubler.