Lucien Albrecht Gewurztraminer Cuvee Melchior 2023

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Lucien Albrecht
Label Name:
 
Gewurztraminer Cuvee Melchior
Vintage:
 
2023
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Alsace
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Gewurztraminer
Acidity:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
3
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Vivino average 3. 7/5 (user ratings). 5%. Sources: Vivino; Lucien Albrecht official site; Viniou; Watson's Wine

Tasting Note
Perfumed lychee and rose petal aromas with pineapple, apricot and warm spice; medium-bodied, off-dry with plush texture and a lingering floral-honey finish.

Food Pairing
Western: foie gras, roast pork with apples, grilled salmon, mild and soft cheeses. Asian: Thai green curry, Szechuan chicken, Peking duck, coconut-based curries, richer sushi/sashimi (fatty fish).

Production Method
Estate Alsace Gewurztraminer, typically hand-harvested; cool stainless-steel fermentation to preserve aromatics; bottled medium-dry to retain ripe fruit and floral character.

Vineyard Info
Maison Lucien Albrecht: family estate founded 1698 in Orschwihr (Alsace). Eight generations producing classic Alsace whites; noted pioneer of Crémant d'Alsace and focused on terroir-driven aromatic wines.