Near Colmar: Guided visit of vineyards and cellar + Tasting of 6 Alsace wines
With me, discover the Alsatian vineyards on foot, without jargon or haste. Take the time to observe, understand, discuss, and ask your questions in a lively and access...
Profile
Structure
Drinking window
Best 5 to 20 years from vintage.
vintage5 yrs20 yrs22 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 above is our own.
In the glass
What it pairs with
- Munster cheese Aromatic Gewurz with Vosges washed-rind cheese is a regional classic.More wines for soft cheese →Find munster cheese on TableJourney →
- Foie gras Honeyed exotic fruit complements duck-liver richness.More wines for foie gras →
- Pad Thai Aromatic and gently sweet wine handles peanut, lime and chilli.More wines for curry →
With cheese
How to serve Schlumberger Kessler 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, Pad Thai. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Kessler is one of Schlumberger's flagship Grand Cru holdings, planted to Gewurztraminer on sandstone slopes above Guebwiller and bottled as a single-cru cuvee since the mid 1980s.
- 1983Kessler named in the 1983 Alsace Grand Cru expansion decree
- 1985First Schlumberger Kessler Gewurztraminer Grand Cru bottling
Facts
- Producer
- Domaines Schlumberger · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Gewurztraminer (100%)
- Classification
- Alsace Grand Cru Kessler
- 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
- 1985
Frequently asked about Schlumberger Kessler Gewurztraminer
What does Schlumberger Kessler Gewurztraminer taste like?
Structurally full-bodied, medium acidity with a long finish. Schlumberger's Kessler Gewurztraminer from sandstone slopes above Guebwiller, slightly off-dry in style. Rose, lychee and a ginger-spice register.
When should I drink Schlumberger Kessler 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 Schlumberger Kessler Gewurztraminer?
Munster cheese is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Foie gras and Pad Thai. Aromatic Gewurz with Vosges washed-rind cheese is a regional classic.
What grapes are in Schlumberger Kessler Gewurztraminer?
The blend is Gewurztraminer (100%). The wine is classified as Alsace Grand Cru Kessler.
Tags
Taste it where it is made: tastings near Domaines Schlumberger
From Colmar: Castle, Alsace Villages & Wine Tasting
Immerse yourself in the charm and history of Alsace on this day trip from Colmar. Discover enchanting villages, savor the region's fine wines, and explore a majestic m...
Alsace: The Legendary Wine Road Tour with Tasting and Lunch
Based in Colmar. Experience - over 10 years, over 1000 satisfied travelers. Show you places that are not on the tourist itineraries. Only locals know all the most hid...
Wine tastings and winery visits in Alsace (45) · Wine tours and day trips in Alsace (50) · Wine and cheese tastings in Alsace (6) · Wine tours by bike in Alsace (4)