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Gewurztraminer Altenbourg Clos des Capucins

The 2011 Domaine Weinbach Gewurztraminer Altenbourg Clos des Capucins has earned its place in The World of Fine Wine’s handpicked collection of tasting notes, featuring insights from the world’s foremost wine authorities. Explore in-depth commentary from wine experts Anthony Rose, Stephen Brook and Alison Buchanan on Gewurztraminer Altenbourg Clos des Capucins - an internationally acclaimed sweet white from Burgundy.
Gewurztraminer Altenbourg Clos des Capucins
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Wine Name
Gewurztraminer Altenbourg Clos des Capucins

Wine Producer
Domaine Weinbach

Score
88

Wine Style
White - Sweet

Grape Type
Gewürztraminer

Country
France

Vintage
2008

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Stephen Brook: Subdued nose. Medium-bodied, only moderately rich, but that’s probably a good thing, since the wine shows some freshness and poise. There’s a touch of sweetness, but it doesn’t dominate, and the wine overall shows a light touch and some vigor. No evident alcohol, and the finish shows charm and balance. 16.5

Alison Buchanan: Golden in color, this dances delicately on the nose—no sledgehammer Gewurz here, with a tiny pinprick of focus that attracts the taster. The palate does not quite hold on to the guiding focal point. Slightly anemic, it does hold some sense of direction ultimately but is initially very diffuse. Honeyed fruit and nuts dominate, luscious and ripe, with hints of spice. Very sweet for a marriage with anything other than nuts and cheese; rich and long on the finish. 16.5

Anthony Rose: Pale in color; there’s some youthful boudoir-scented rose-petal scent on the nose here and rather sweetish, alcoholic, medium-sweet fruit on the palate; a wine of which you could perhaps enjoy one or two sips, but not a lot more15

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Wine expert Anthony Rose
Stephen Brook
Alison Buchanan
Tastings year 2011
Region Alsace
AppellationAOC
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