Structure

Bodyfull
Aciditymedium
Sweetnessoff dry
Finishlong
Oaknew oak

Drinking window

Best 5 to 25 years from vintage.
vintage5 yrs25 yrs27 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Full-bodiedMedium acidityOff DryLong finish

What it pairs with

  • Munster with cumin Find munster with cumin on TableJourney →
    Pungent washed-rind sings with Gewurz floral and ginger.
  • Roast goose with quince
    Concentrated wine handles the rich game bird and stone-fruit chutney.
  • Pad Thai
    Floral, exotic, gently sweet wine works with peanut, lime and chilli.

How to serve Weinbach Furstentum Gewurztraminer Cuvee Laurence

Allow 35 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and decant. Open 30 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
  2. Serve at 10-12°C. Cellar temperature (10-12°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a medium-sized white-wine glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Munster with cumin, Roast goose with quince, Pad Thai. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Cuvee Laurence is Weinbach's selection from old Furstentum vines, named for Laurence Faller, daughter of the late Colette Faller and one of the architects of the modern estate.

  1. 1990: First Cuvee Laurence Gewurztraminer bottling
  2. 2014: Laurence Faller dies; her sister Catherine takes over winemaking with their mother Colette

Facts

Producer
Domaine Weinbach · visiting guide
Grapes
Gewurztraminer (100%)
Classification
Alsace Grand Cru Furstentum
Oak
Large old foudre; no new oak
ABV
14.0%
Price
EUR 70 to 110 at retail
Drinking window
5-25 from vintage
First vintage
1990
Biodynamic
Demeter Certified

Frequently asked about Weinbach Furstentum Gewurztraminer Cuvee Laurence

What does Weinbach Furstentum Gewurztraminer Cuvee Laurence taste like?

Structurally full-bodied, medium acidity with a long finish. Weinbach's flagship Gewurztraminer from old vines on Furstentum's limestone slopes, named for one of Colette Faller's daughters. Concentrated, aromatic, structured.

When should I drink Weinbach Furstentum Gewurztraminer Cuvee Laurence?

Drink 5-25 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Weinbach Furstentum Gewurztraminer Cuvee Laurence?

Munster with cumin is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Roast goose with quince and Pad Thai. Pungent washed-rind sings with Gewurz floral and ginger.

What grapes are in Weinbach Furstentum Gewurztraminer Cuvee Laurence?

The blend is Gewurztraminer (100%). The wine is classified as Alsace Grand Cru Furstentum.

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