Albert Mann - Alsace Gewurztraminer Grand Cru Furstentum Vendanges Tardives 2018 (50 cl)

Name: Albert Mann - Alsace Gewurztraminer Grand Cru Furstentum Vendanges Tardives 2018 (50 cl)
Brand: Albert Mann
Rating: 4.7 (6 reviews)

Alsace Grand Cru|White wine|Organic

Alsace

White

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4.7/5 (6 customers)

96/100 Coup de Cœur

RVF

gewurztraminer

tagliatelle with porcini mushrooms and diced foie gras

grand cru

late harvest

"A jewel in a bottle!"

"Deeper, caressing and more nuanced on the Furstentum, the Gewurztraminer blossoms magnificently here in a festival of citrus and spice flavors, endowed with an exciting freshness." (Le Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2021 - RVF)

Features

Estate

Albert Mann

Cuvée

Gewurztraminer Grand Cru Furstentum Vendanges Tardives

Vintage

2018

Designation

Alsace Grand Cru

Region

Alsace

Grape varieties

100% Gewurztraminer

Terroirs

Limestone soils

Viticulture

Certified organic and biodynamic

Harvest

Manual

Winemaking

Pneumatic pressing, fermentation in stainless steel tanks with indigenous yeasts

Breeding

On fine lees, without fining

Alcohol content

12%

Residual sugars

100 g/l

Organic

Yes

Tasting & pairing

Eye

Beautiful light yellow, slightly golden

Nose

Intense and complex, gourmand, aromas of candied fruit and spices (cumin, ginger).

Mouth

Ample and rich, intense exotic fruit notes, well-balanced, good power

Serve

AT 11°C

Open

1/2h before

Drink before

2028

Food and wine pairing

Pair with porcini tagliatelle and diced foie gras, pear tart, rhubarb crumble and vanilla ice cream, or at the end of the meal just for fun...

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Expert opinion

Bettane & Desseauve

Domaine rated (guide 2024) 4*Stars (Top-quality producers, the glories of French winegrowing)

About the domain :

Jacky Barthelmé sums it up: "We're very happy with 2021, because it was a winemaker's vintage. Those who were in the vines had grapes. It didn't just happen. And the tasting of the range proves him right: Pinot Noirs as successful as ever, beautiful Rieslings, and even Pinot Gris with a drier balance than in the past, which can only delight us.

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Rated wine (guide 2021 ) 96/100 Favorite

Domaine rated (guide 2024) 3*Stars (They represent the excellence of the French vineyard. The best terroirs cultivated by the greatest winemakers. Tasting their wines is always a magical experience)

About the wine:

More profound, caressing and nuanced on the Furstentum, the Gewurztraminer blossoms magnificently here in a festival of citrus and spice flavors, endowed with exciting freshness.

About the domain :

The estate, born of the union of the Mann and Barthelmé families, two great winegrowing lines dating back to the 17th century, produces wines of the highest quality, emblematic of what Alsace can produce. Maurice, an inspired biodynamist and dowser in his spare time, has brought purity to his wines through meticulous work in the vineyard. Jacky and his son Antoine have a highly developed sense of winemaking for both whites and reds. The wines' balance, digestibility and depth make them models for all wine lovers. Their four reds are at the top of Alsace production and among the finest in France. This success has made them rare wines.

James Suckling

Rated domain (guide 2023) Recommended

Customer reviews

Customer rating

4.7/5

out of 6 reviews

Note and review by M. FABIEN L. Published on 02/09/2024

A magnificent, very floral fragrance, a long finish, a restrained sweetness... But I find that the bitters are too present and too heavy, taking over and spoiling the finish.