About 2004 Domaine Weinbach Gewurztraminer Altenbourg Cuvee Laurence
About the Winery Domaine Weinbach At the foot of the majestic Schlossberg hill stands Domaine Weinbach, one of the finest estates in all of Alsace. It is run with consummate skill and total dedication by Colette Faller and her two daughters: Catherine as marketing director and Laurence as winemaker. They have the fortune to be working on some of the best soil in Frence, most notably the prestigious "Schlossberg" vineyard, the first terroir in Alsace to have received the status of Grand Cru. The Grand Cru "Furstentum," Grand Cru "Mambourg" and the adjacent "Altenbourg" vineyards make up much of the rest of the domaine's 62 acres of land, all rising above the "Clos des Capucins" vineyard, established in 1612 by the Order of Capucin monks. The grapes are hand-harvested, pressed directly as whole clusters in modern horizontal pnuematic presses. After maturation in large, ancient oak casks using only indigenous yeasts, the wine is filtered and then bottled, starting in April and finishing in mid-July. The result is an exceptional portfolio of wines noted for their balance, finesse, intensity and concentration. Famed critic Robert Parker is convinced that "Colette and her daughter Laurence...pushed Weinbach to the pinnacle of Alsace's qualitative pyramid," producing some of the most richly concentrated top-tier wines in France.
About the Wine
Domaine Weinbach's rich Gewurztraminers have wonderful aromas of rose, gilly-flower, jasmine, spices, and crystallized citrus fruit with medium-full bodied, sumptuous texture. They naturally have some sweetness, but are mostly dry wines that can be had as an aperitif or paired with a wide variety of dishes, especially exotic foods, smoked salmon, and strong cheeses like roquefort.
The Altenbourg site at Domain Weinbach is home to their Tokay Pinot Gris and Gewurztraminer wines because of the hill's deep clay-limestone soil, which is favolrable to those varietals. The Altenbourg Gewurzrtaminer Cuvee Laurence tends to be extremely thick and velvety, with a unique range of aromas including fruit compote, juniper berries, spices, and floral notes. The Altenbourg Cuvee Laurence goes well with a variety of foods such as rich and spicy dishes, sweet and sour dishes, and with strong and fat cheeses.
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