Eugenue Klipfel Gewurztraminer | Alsace, France

£13.40

Gewurztraminer is Alsace’s most distinctive grape variety, capable of producing many styles, from dry to sweet. Klipfel’s is demi-sec, off dry.

The Gewurztraminer vineyards stretch from Bas-Rhin to Haut-Rhin, between the Vosges mountains and the Alsace plain, from Marlenheim in the north to Thann in the south – 120km long and 4km in width. The terroirs are very different from each other, with limestone predominating. Each terroir brings a unique typicality to the grapes.

The wine is made by traditional vinification: grapes harvested at perfect ripeness, temperature-controlled alcoholic fermentation; then racked, filtered and bottled.

Whatever the sweetness, Gewurztraminer d’Alsace is much appreciated for the richness of its bouquet, and a full-bodied robustness. It develops aromas of honey or exotic fruits and goes very well with desserts, cheeses and exotic cuisines. It is an excellent aperitif – unless it is ‘Vendage Tardives’ (‘late harvest’) which are dessert wines worthy of long ageing.

Gewurztraminer is Alsace’s most distinctive grape variety, capable of producing many styles, from dry to sweet. Klipfel’s is demi-sec, off dry.

The Gewurztraminer vineyards stretch from Bas-Rhin to Haut-Rhin, between the Vosges mountains and the Alsace plain, from Marlenheim in the north to Thann in the south – 120km long and 4km in width. The terroirs are very different from each other, with limestone predominating. Each terroir brings a unique typicality to the grapes.

The wine is made by traditional vinification: grapes harvested at perfect ripeness, temperature-controlled alcoholic fermentation; then racked, filtered and bottled.

Whatever the sweetness, Gewurztraminer d’Alsace is much appreciated for the richness of its bouquet, and a full-bodied robustness. It develops aromas of honey or exotic fruits and goes very well with desserts, cheeses and exotic cuisines. It is an excellent aperitif – unless it is ‘Vendage Tardives’ (‘late harvest’) which are dessert wines worthy of long ageing.

Alsace, France

Grapes: Gewurztraminer

Tasting Notes: An intense golden yellow hue, typical of the variety, with a delicate fragrance of rose petals and exotic fruits such as lychee. A well-balanced wine with a long finish. The palate mirrors the nose – lychee, exotic fruit – with a nice balancing crispness on the finish.

ABV: 13.5%

Vintage: 2022

Ageing potential: 3 years

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Closure: cork

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Food pairing suggestions: excellent as an aperitif. With food, its rich aromas and sweetness go particularly well with spicy dishes, strong cheeses or foie gras.