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Gewurztraminer

2009 Alsace Gewurztraminer

Domaine Barmes Buecher Gewurztraminer from the 2009 vintage is an exquisite example of Alsace winemaking, showcasing the vibrant character of this celebrated varietal. This white wine features a medium body that provides a delightful mouthfeel, while its bright acidity adds a refreshing lift, making it highly engaging and aromatic. The fruit intensity is prominent, offering lush notes of lychee, rose petal, and spices that dance on the palate, captivating wine enthusiasts. This Gewurztraminer is off-dry, presenting just a hint of sweetness that balances beautifully with its aromatic profile and provides a luxurious finish. Its pleasant, well-integrated flavors make it a wonderful choice for pairing with a variety of dishes, enhancing any dining experience.

Tasting notes:

Lychee, Honey, Baking Spice

Lychee

Honey

Baking Spice

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:

Chicken, Creamy Cheeses, Asian Chicken Salad

Region:

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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