Albert Mann - Alsace Gewurztraminer Grand Cru Furstentum Vendanges Tardives 2022
Alsace
White
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Drink or Keep
98/100
James Suckling
"A jewel in a bottle!"
"An incredible nose of orange peel and orange blossom. No trace of the usual honey and thick exotic fruit typical of late-harvested gewurz. Incredibly pure and airy on the medium to full-bodied palate, it's a joy to drink. The balance is perfect and the natural sweetness of the grape is already fully integrated. The finish is very long and silky. A harvest that was basket-pressed". (James Suckling 2024)
Features
Estate
Albert Mann
Cuvée
Gewurztraminer Grand Cru Furstentum Vendanges Tardives
Vintage
2022
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
12.5%
Residual sugars
90 g/l
Organic
Yes
Tasting & pairing
Nose
Incredible orange peels and orange blossoms
Mouth
Pure and airy, perfect balance, long, silky finish
Serve
AT 11°C
Drink before
2035+
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...
Albert Mann
Alsace
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 vineyards 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
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 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
Wine rated (guide 2024) 98/100
Rated domain (guide 2023) Recommended
About the wine:
An incredible nose of orange peel and orange blossom. No trace of the usual honey and thick exotic fruit typical of late-harvested gewurz. Incredibly pure and airy on the medium to full-bodied palate, it's a joy to drink. The balance is perfect and the natural sweetness of the grape is already fully integrated. The finish is very long and silky. A basket-pressed harvest. Made from biodynamically grown grapes. For drinking or cellaring.
Customer reviews
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