Gewürztraminer Furstentum Grand Cru 2022

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

Character

A Grand Cru of fascinating depth and complexity – the Gewürztraminer Furstentum embodies the finest that Alsace has to offer from this extraordinary grape variety. With an alcohol content of 13.5% vol. and a pronounced yet by no means obtrusive residual sweetness, this wine moves within that elegant tension between opulent aromatics and structuring freshness that makes the finest Gewürztraminers of Alsace so unmistakable.

Terroir & Origin

The Grand Cru Furstentum lies in the communes of Katzenthal and Ammerschwihr in the heart of Alsace and ranks among the most prestigious vineyard sites in the region. Its calcareous marl soil with clayey components lends the Gewürztraminer a rare mineral substance and depth that clearly distinguishes it from wines from lighter soils. The continental climate of Alsace – characterised by long, dry summers in the rain shadow of the Vosges – favours slow, complete ripening of the grapes and promotes the aromatic concentration for which this cru is renowned.

Grape Variety & Vinification

The Gewürztraminer is one of the most distinctive grape varieties in the world – expressive, intensely aromatic and of unmistakable personality. Domaine Albert Mann, one of the most renowned wine estates in Alsace, has been managing its vineyard sites according to biodynamic principles for years and relies on respectful, artisanal winemaking that places terroir at the forefront. The moderate residual sweetness of the 2022 vintage is not an end in itself, but rather an expression of natural ripeness and provides harmony and length on the palate.

Food Pairing Recommendations

The aromatic power and silky sweetness of this wine unfold particularly impressively with foie gras and goose liver terrine. It also harmonises wonderfully with the spiced cuisine of Southeast Asia – such as Thai curry or Vietnamese lychee dishes. In classic Alsatian fashion, it pairs beautifully with Munster cheese or a spicy flammekuchen with onions and bacon. A wine that builds bridges – between cultures, between sweet and dry, between enjoyment and reflection.