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Furstentum Vieilles Vignes

2008 Alsace Gewurztraminer

Domaine Paul Blanck Furstentum Vieilles Vignes is a remarkable Gewurztraminer from the esteemed Alsace region, showcasing the unique qualities of its 2008 vintage. This white wine presents a full-bodied experience with a pronounced acidity that brings a refreshing vibrancy to each sip. The fruit intensity is prominent, offering enticing aromas and flavors of exotic spices, lychee, and ripe stone fruits, making it a delightful discovery for any wine enthusiast. Its dry profile complements the complexity, while the smooth texture ensures a harmonious finish. This handcrafted gem captures the essence of its terroir, making it both a food-friendly choice and a standout on its own.

Tasting notes:


Lychee, Honey, Spices

Lychee

Lychee

Honey

Honey

Spices

Spices

Flavor profile:


Acidity Mild

Low Pronounced

Body Medium Full

Very Light Full

Color Intensity Color Intensity 3

Low High

Sweetness Medium Sweet

Bone Dry Sweet

Spiciness Spiciness 0

Low High

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Oak Oak 3

Low High

Tannin Low

Low Pronounced

Pairs well with:


Desserts, Brie, Fruit Salad

Region:


Alsace
Alsace

Lying on the border of France and Germany between the Vosges Mountains and the Rhine River, Alsace is unique among French wine regions. Ninety percent of all its wines are white, and they are labeled by variety rather than appellation. The region's production is evenly split between aromatic dry Riesling full of citrus and peach notes, spicy Gewürztraminer with characteristic rose and lychee flavors, full-bodied Pinot Gris with a hint of honey and intense Muscat that tastes of orange blossom. Most of these are labeled AOC Alsace, but there is also a small amount of Grand Cru wine from 51 specially designated vineyards. In this region, you will also find Crémant de Alsace, a wallet-friendly sparkling wine usually made from Pinot Blanc. AOC (Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée) is the most prestigious of the quality tiers within France’s wine classification system. AOC-designated wines must follow multiple different rules on a broad range of topics. Wines are regulated on the appellation, varietal inclusion, production methods, alcohol levels, vineyard planting density and age of the vineyard.

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