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Selection De Grains Nobles

1997 Alsace Gewurztraminer

The Domaine Bruno Hunold Selection De Grains Nobles is a captivating white wine from the renowned Alsace region, crafted from the esteemed Gewurztraminer varietal. This vintage 1997 offering displays a glorious balance of opulence and elegance, showcasing a full-bodied profile that envelops the palate with its richness. The wine's acidity is refreshingly bright, enhancing its complexity and making each sip remarkably lively. The fruit intensity is pronounced, featuring alluring notes of ripe stone fruit, lychee, and exotic spices, while the residual sweetness adds a delightful, honeyed touch. With its off-dry character, this wine is an exquisite expression of Alsace's winemaking tradition, making it an ideal companion for a variety of culinary delights or a lovely dessert pairing. The harmonious interplay of flavor and texture makes this wine truly unforgettable.

Tasting notes:


Lychee, Honey, Apricot

Lychee

Lychee

Honey

Honey

Apricot

Apricot

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 Breast, Fettuccine Alfredo, Black Cherry Glazed Duck

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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