Josmeyer - Alsace Gewurztraminer Les Folastries 2020
Alsace
White
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89/100
Bettane & Desseauve
"Very spicy, powerful floral aromas, a dry wine that balances itself around its beautiful salinity on the palate, a style all too rare in Alsace." (Le Guide des Vins Bettane & Desseauve). Les Folastries takes its name from a collection of poems by Pierre de Ronsard; this is a seductive, poetic Gewurztraminer!
Features
Estate
Domaine Josmeyer
Cuvée
Gewurztraminer Les Folastries
Vintage
2020
Designation
Alsace
Region
Alsace
Grape varieties
100% Gewurztraminer
Terroirs
Parcels on the Herrenweg de Turckheim, a terroir characterized by colluvial deposits composed of a gravelly-sandy substrate, alluvium and pebbles.
Viticulture
Certified organic and biodynamic
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
Whole grapes pressed, spontaneous fermentation for 1-4 months
Breeding
On fine lees in century-old oak foudres or stainless steel vats
Alcohol content
13.5%
Residual sugars
3 g/l
Organic
Yes
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Yellow with green tints
Nose
Open and delicate, with aromas of fruit and spices.
Mouth
Elegant and full-bodied, with a structure of spices and pepper, this is a very fine gourmet Gewurztraminer.
Serve
AT 10-12°C
Open
1/2 hour before
Drink before
2031
Food and wine pairing
Naturally, smoked salmon is a perfect match, as are exotic salads (Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia), fish or meat with saffron or curry...
Josmeyer Estate
Alsace
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated 89/100
Domaine rated (guide 2022) 4*Stars (Top-quality producers, the glories of French winegrowing)
About the wine:
Very spicy, powerful floral aromas, a dry wine that balances itself around its beautiful salinity on the palate, a style all too rare in Alsace.
About the domain :
With courage and discipline, Céline and Isabelle Meyer manage the estate long run by their father Jean. Biodynamic viticulture shines through in wines with airy, pure, fresh, chiselled mouthfeel. The estate's two favorite grands crus are Hengst and Brand, where Riesling shines particularly brightly. Pinot Gris is part of a long tradition of dry wines, unfortunately not so common in Alsace.
Vinous A. Galloni
Recommended area
James Suckling
Graded areas (2019 guide) Recommended
About the domain :
Customer reviews
Customer rating
5/5
out of 2 reviews
Note and review by M. PIERRE S. Published on 31/03/2023
At last, a truly dry Gewurz (spices), admirably long, superbly aromatic with a spicy body that invades your mouth and transports you elsewhere!
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Note and review by M. ROLAND U. Published on 15/12/2023
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