Lucien Albrecht Gewurztraminer Cuvee Melchior 2020

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Lucien Albrecht
Label Name:
 
Gewurztraminer Cuvee Melchior
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Alsace (Orschwihr)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Gewurztraminer
Acidity:
 
2
Sweetness:
 
3
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
8-10°C

Awards/Ratings
Consumer ratings: Vivino ~3. 7/5; Delectable user scores positive (~9/10)

Tasting Note
Pronounced lychee and rose petal aromas with tropical notes (pineapple, mango), apricot and light honeyed spice. Plush, slightly off-dry palate with medium‑full body and a floral, lingering finish.

Food Pairing
Roast pork, duck, poultry, foie gras, creamy cheeses (Munster, Brie); spicy Thai or Indian curries, Szechuan chicken, Korean BBQ, richer sushi (spicy tuna), aromatic Asian pork dishes.

Production Method
Estate fruit; hand-harvested, gentle pressing and cool stainless‑steel fermentation; fermented to an off‑dry style with minimal oak and controlled-temperature tanks.

Vineyard Info
Maison Lucien Albrecht, established in Orschwihr (family estate since 1698), now part of Wolfberger; focuses on estate vineyards including Pfingstberg and Bollenberg with sustainable practices.