Lucien Albrecht Gewurztraminer Cuvee Melchior 2021

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Lucien Albrecht
Label Name:
 
Gewurztraminer Cuvee Melchior
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Alsace
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Gewurztraminer
Acidity:
 
2
Sweetness:
 
3
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Vivino average ~3. 7/5 for Cuvée Melchior (multiple vintages). com) describe it as medium-dry; similar Lucien Albrecht Gewurztraminer Reserve vintages have scored ~89–90 (Wine Enthusiast/James Suckling)

Tasting Note
Highly aromatic: lychee, rose petal, pineapple and ripe peach with warm spices and honeyed finish. Medium-dry, plush texture and moderate acidity.

Food Pairing
Roast pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna), creamy cheeses (Munster, Brie), foie gras; Asian: Thai green curry, spicy Sichuan dishes, coconut-based curries, sushi with ginger-spiced sauces.

Production Method
Hand-harvested Gewurztraminer fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel; fermentation managed to retain aromatic intensity with a touch of residual sugar; bottled under screwcap.

Vineyard Info
Lucien Albrecht, family estate founded 1698 in Orschwihr, Alsace; known for estate-grown whites and Crémant, modern vinification under Jérôme Keller focusing on aromatic purity.