The true heart of Alsace in Riquewihr with optional wine tasting
Authentic Alsatian immersion in picturesque Riquewihr - with the option of wine tasting - accompanied by a costumed local character. Where Alsatian history and tradition meet.
Profile
Structure
Drinking window
Best 15 to 20 years from vintage.
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Critic scores
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In the glass
Aroma: saffron, white pepper, lychee, cumin seed, rose oil, pink peppercorn
Palate: Seville orange, kumquat
A 100% Gewurztraminer from Altenberg de Bergheim Grand Cru, vines averaging 40 years on clay and limestone: spice-box and rose-oil aromatics, with Seville orange and kumquat freshness against the sweetness. The 2016 sheet shows 30.1 g/L residual sugar.
What it pairs with
- Lacquered duck The producer's pairing; the wine's spice and gentle sweetness suit the glaze.More wines for duck and goose →
- Foie gras terrines Named by the producer for lovers of slightly sweet wines.More wines for foie gras →
- Shortbread-pastry desserts The producer suggests desserts built on shortbread pastry; the spice and gentle sweetness follow the dessert.More wines for pasta, pizza and risotto →
History
Gustave Lorentz farms part of the Altenberg de Bergheim Grand Cru, a clay-limestone hill the producer says has made fine wines since the end of the 13th century. The estate states its vineyards have been certified organic by Ecocert since 2012.
Facts
- Producer
- Maison Gustave Lorentz · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Gewurztraminer (100%)
- Classification
- Alsace Grand Cru Altenberg de Bergheim
- Drinking window
- 15-20 years
- Organic
- ECOCERT
Frequently asked about Gustave Lorentz Altenberg de Bergheim Gewurztraminer
What does Gustave Lorentz Altenberg de Bergheim Gewurztraminer taste like?
Saffron, white pepper, lychee, cumin seed, rose oil, pink peppercorn on the nose; Seville orange, kumquat on the palate.
When should I drink Gustave Lorentz Altenberg de Bergheim Gewurztraminer?
Drinking window given by the producer: 15-20 years.
What food pairs with Gustave Lorentz Altenberg de Bergheim Gewurztraminer?
The producer suggests Lacquered duck, Foie gras terrines and Shortbread-pastry desserts. The producer's pairing; the wine's spice and gentle sweetness suit the glaze.
What grapes are in Gustave Lorentz Altenberg de Bergheim Gewurztraminer?
Gewurztraminer. Classification: Alsace Grand Cru Altenberg de Bergheim.
Is Gustave Lorentz Altenberg de Bergheim Gewurztraminer organic?
Gustave Lorentz states that its vineyards have been inspected and certified organic by Ecocert since 2012, and the technical sheet for this cuvee is headed organic wine.
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