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La Chapelle

2004 Alsace Gewurtztraminer

Clos Saint Imer La Chapelle is a captivating white wine from the renowned Alsace region, showcasing the extraordinary character of the Gewurtztraminer varietal. This vintage of 2004 presents a remarkable complexity and elegance, enveloping the palate with its full-bodied presence. The wine boasts a high acidity that beautifully balances its prominent fruit intensity, delivering lush notes of lychee, rose petal, and exotic spices that are characteristic of Gewurtztraminer. The wine's dry nature enhances its refreshing quality, making it an excellent choice for those seeking a vibrant and intriguing white. Alsace is well known for producing award-winning wines, and this particular offering exemplifies the region's dedication to excellence and craftsmanship in winemaking.

Tasting notes:


Lychee, Honey, Baking Spice

Lychee

Lychee

Honey

Honey

Baking Spice

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:


Duck Confit, Brie, Roast Turkey with Cranberry Sauce

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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