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  • James Suckling
    93 Points
  • Jancis Robinson MW
    18 Points
Gustave Lorentz Gewurztraminer Grand Cru 'Altenberg De Bergheim" 2016
Gustave Lorentz Gewurztraminer Grand Cru 'Altenberg De Bergheim" 2016
Gustave Lorrentz

Gustave Lorentz Gewurztraminer Grand Cru 'Altenberg De Bergheim" 2016

SKU: GLAB201610 UCNZ
$92.00 $82.50

The vines are very old – between 30 and 50 years.

They are hand-picked, usually in mid-October, with the whole grapes pressed.

Powerful and complex flavors, yet elegant

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    • Description

      This wine is produced from 100 % Gewurztraminer grapes from the classified Grand Cru site of the Altenberg of Bergheim vineyard owned by Gustave Lorentz. The dominant soil of this area is clay and limestone; the vines from which this wine is produced are very old, between 30 and 50 years old. The pride of Bergheim winegrowers, the Altenberg has been renowned for its fine wines since the end of 13th century. 

      Altenberg Grand Cru wines are remarkable for the perfect balance between their subtle, distinguished aroma and their powerful, virile body. They are gastronomic wines par excellence.



      Tasting Profile

      • Light
      • Full
      • Low Tannin
      • Tannic
      • Sweet
      • Dry
      • Low Acidity
      • High Acidity
      Aroma:

      Lychee, Peach, Turkish Delight

      Palate:

      Jasmine, Lychee, Rose water

      Food Pairings:
      Asian Food Asian
      Shellfish Shellfish
      Spicy food Spicy

    Description

    This wine is produced from 100 % Gewurztraminer grapes from the classified Grand Cru site of the Altenberg of Bergheim vineyard owned by Gustave Lorentz. The dominant soil of this area is clay and limestone; the vines from which this wine is produced are very old, between 30 and 50 years old. The pride of Bergheim winegrowers, the Altenberg has been renowned for its fine wines since the end of 13th century. 

    Altenberg Grand Cru wines are remarkable for the perfect balance between their subtle, distinguished aroma and their powerful, virile body. They are gastronomic wines par excellence.



    Tasting Profile

    • Light
    • Full
    • Low Tannin
    • Tannic
    • Sweet
    • Dry
    • Low Acidity
    • High Acidity
    Aroma:

    Lychee, Peach, Turkish Delight

    Palate:

    Jasmine, Lychee, Rose water

    Food Pairings:
    Asian Food Asian
    Shellfish Shellfish
    Spicy food Spicy

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