Andrew Jefford | Mid- to full gold. Bottle 1: Creamy, rich, succulent, and decadent, though withatouch of oxidative tang. Bottle 2: A lighter color, and no evidence of oxidation. Friendly and plenty of honeyed fruit charm. Vivid, deep, supple, honeyed, and rich on the palate, and from a very good site, I would say, with great depth and penetration, plenty of peach skin and apricot skin, as well as the fruits themselves, and with an almost burned mineral note, too. An outstanding, very serious Gewurztraminer: long, balanced, resonant, and refined. | 95
Charles Metcalfe | Golden-colored, and pleasantly mature. This has creamy, toasty aromas, as well as litchi and lemon. The palate is gentle and evolved, in a very appealing way. Flavors of toast, cream, and lemon mingle, with an agreeably darker note. A wine for now, rather than to keep. | 90
Jancis Robinson | Second bottle needed. Deep copper color. Not an immediate nose but good race and grip on the palate. Molten green somehow. Clean and fresh. Not that deep-flavored but with lots of easy appeal. And with some pungency underneath. Real grip. Drink 2015–21. | 92
Details
Wine expert | Andrew Jefford Jancis Robinson Charles Metcalfe |
Tastings year | 2018 |
Region | Alsace |
Appellation | AOC - Grand Cru |
% Alcohol By Volume | 13.5 |