Domaine Bott-Geyl - Alsace Grand Cru Gewurztraminer Sonnenglantz 2011 (liquoreux)
89/100
Robert Parker
15/20
RVF
"With caraway, reminiscent of Kummel liqueur and combined with blood orange, banana, and candied pink grapefruit zest, Bott's opulent 2011 Gewurztraminer Sonnenglanz is remarkably fragrant and aromatic. However, its sweetness is quite dominant, and I was looking for more juice in the bittersweet finish of a wine whose aromas and initial mouthfeel were impressively effusive. I think it will be worth following until 2020. (Wine Advocate 2015 - David Schildknecht) This Gewurztraminer is just ready to be enjoyed!
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Nose
Complex and pure
Mouth
Fine and beautifully full-bodied
Serve
Decant at 10°C
Drink before
2026
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy with pan-fried foie gras, spicy Asian dishes, beef braised with ginger and spices, blue cheeses, and other strong cheeses: Époisses, Chambertin, Munster, etc.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated (2014 guide) 89/100 (Very good wine)
About wine:
With caraway, similar to Kummel liqueur and combined with blood orange, banana, and candied pink grapefruit zest, Bott's opulent 2011 Gewurztraminer Sonnenglanz is remarkably fragrant and aromatic. However, its sweetness is quite dominant, and I was looking for more juice in the bittersweet finish of a wine whose aromas and initial mouthfeel were impressively effusive. I think it will be worth following until 2020.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2015 guide) 15/20 (Good wine)
Rated estate (2023 guide) 2 stars (These very large estates, often blessed with fabulous terroirs, are must-haves which, thanks to their consistency and the excellence of their production, deserve a place in the cellars of discerning wine lovers).
About the estate:
Perfectionist Jean-Christophe Bott is one of Alsace's leading winemakers. He is committed to rigorous work in the cellar and in the vineyard, which is cultivated biodynamically. While it only covered 4 hectares when it was founded in 1953, the estate now has 15 hectares spread across seven communes. The wines here are full-bodied and smooth, with well-controlled richness and no heaviness whatsoever, particularly the Pinot Gris, which is definitely worth rediscovering. Each cuvée has both power and length on the palate, two qualities that lead to fullness. To top it all off, the estate offers slightly older vintages for sale and has recently started renting out cottages.
Wine Enthusiast
Rated estate (2020 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
James Suckling
Rated estate (2022 guide) Recommended
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