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 5 to 7 years from vintage.
vintage5 yrs7 yrs9 yrs
Critic scores
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In the glass
Aroma: rose petals, white pepper, spice
Palate: quince, yellow peach, clove, pepper
A 100% Gewurztraminer lieu-dit from the east-facing clay-limestone Rotenberg, 40-year-old vines on average: rose petals on the nose, white pepper and spice after aeration, and a rounded palate of quince, yellow peach and clove. The 2019 sheet shows 13.8 g/L residual sugar.
What it pairs with
- Smoked salmon The producer names strong-flavoured fish; smoke meets the wine's spice.More wines for salmon →
- Sweet and sour dishes The producer pairs this aromatic wine with sweet-and-sour dishes.More wines for dessert →
- Strong cheeses The producer also names strong cheeses.More wines for cheese →
History
The Rotenberg lieu-dit takes its name from the red surface layer of Vosges sandstone covering its clay-limestone soil. The estate states its vineyards have been certified organic by Ecocert since 2012.
Facts
- Producer
- Maison Gustave Lorentz · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Gewurztraminer (100%)
- Classification
- AOC Alsace (lieu-dit Rotenberg)
- Drinking window
- 5-7 years
- Organic
- ECOCERT
Frequently asked about Gustave Lorentz Rotenberg Gewurztraminer
What does Gustave Lorentz Rotenberg Gewurztraminer taste like?
Rose petals, white pepper, spice on the nose; quince, yellow peach, clove, pepper on the palate.
When should I drink Gustave Lorentz Rotenberg Gewurztraminer?
Drinking window given by the producer: 5-7 years.
What food pairs with Gustave Lorentz Rotenberg Gewurztraminer?
The producer suggests Smoked salmon, Sweet and sour dishes and Strong cheeses. The producer names strong-flavoured fish; smoke meets the wine's spice.
What grapes are in Gustave Lorentz Rotenberg Gewurztraminer?
Gewurztraminer. Classification: AOC Alsace (lieu-dit Rotenberg).
Is Gustave Lorentz Rotenberg 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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