Gewürztraminer Furstentum Grand Cru 2022

Wine Description for Gewürztraminer Furstentum Grand Cru 2022 by Domaine Albert Mann

Colour & Appearance

Sparkling, intense golden yellow with brilliant clarity – a visual promise of the aromatic abundance to follow.

Nose

Initially surprising with a mineral depth featuring smoky, stony notes – the signature of the limestone soil. With air contact, an opulent bouquet unfolds: pineapple, mango, lychee and passion fruit merge with grapefruit. These are joined by intoxicating rose petals and acacia blossoms, accentuated by exotic spices such as cardamom and star anise. A textbook example of Gewürztraminer, without becoming intrusive.

Palate

Creamy and elegant, the moderate sweetness presents itself, perfectly balanced by a vibrant acidity that lends the wine freshness and drinkability. The exotic fruit aromas from the nose continue, carried by that distinctive minerality which gives Furstentum its signature. Despite its fullness, the wine feels remarkably light-footed, youthful and refreshing – not a trace of heaviness.

Finish

Medium to long, with lingering spice notes and a fine fruit-mineral balance that invites the next sip.

Terroir & Origin

The Grand Cru Furstentum sits above Kientzheim on limestone-dominated soils with south-southwest exposure. This vineyard site stores warmth and water optimally, lending the wine its characteristic mineral imprint and aromatic concentration.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Hand-harvested Gewürztraminer grapes are gently pressed in a pneumatic press and fermented in steel tanks with wild yeasts. Bottled unfiltered – an authentic expression of terroir and craftsmanship from the biodynamically-farmed Domaine Albert Mann.

Food Pairing Suggestions

A versatile companion to Asian cuisine: Thai curry, Vietnamese summer rolls or sushi. Equally harmonious with foie gras, Munster cheese, spiced terrines or spiced crème brûlée. Also a pleasure on its own.

Special Features

A Grand Cru that combines opulence with elegance – biodynamic viticulture meets one of Alsace’s most renowned terroirs. The 2022 already shows great drinking pleasure in its youth, yet possesses ageing potential for the years to come.