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Alsace Gewurztraminer Grand Cru Sonnenglanz

The 2011 Bott-Geyl Alsace Gewurztraminer Grand Cru Sonnenglanz 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 Alsace Gewurztraminer Grand Cru Sonnenglanz - an internationally acclaimed off-dry white from Alsace.
Alsace Gewurztraminer Grand Cru Sonnenglanz
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Wine Name
Alsace Gewurztraminer Grand Cru Sonnenglanz

Wine Producer
Domaine Bott-Geyl

Score
87

Wine Style
White - Off-Dry

Grape Type
Gewürztraminer

Country
France

Vintage
2007

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Stephen Brook: Opulent passion-fruit nose, exotic fruits, though not overblown. Velvety and quite sweet, this has appealing texture without being too heavy or overbearing. The sweetness is just about integrated into the wine, which is not a super-rich style in the first place. Indeed, the texture is quite open rather than dense, giving the wine an appealing drinkability, which is rare in Gewurz. Doesn’t win points for richness, but does win them for balance and accessibility. Quite good length, though the sweetness does re-emerge on the finish. 16.5

Alison Buchanan: Very high-toned aromatics, as rather volatile orchard and stone fruits vie for dominance with toffee notes and spice. None of them wins. Anemic and out of sorts, the balance is somewhat out of synch. Very sweet; this appears to lack direction and electricity13.5

Anthony Rose: Pale yellow-gold, this is very rich on the nose, with some honeyed botrytis bringing a complexing element to the potpourri scent. There’s some fresh spritz and a richly peachy fruit quality with added rosewater elements, and an attractive freshness that brings balance to the wine. A crowd-pleaser16

Details

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