Lucien Albrecht Gewurztraminer Reserve 2020

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Lucien Albrecht
Label Name:
 
Gewurztraminer Reserve
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Alsace
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Gewurztraminer
Acidity:
 
2
Sweetness:
 
3
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
WineAlign 88 pts (2020); Natalie MacLean 90; James Suckling 90 (recent vintages); Decanter 92 (2018); Wine Enthusiast positive reviews

Tasting Note
Pronounced lychee and rose petal aromatics with tropical mango, papaya and spice (ginger, cardamom). Off-dry, creamy texture, medium‑full body and a spicy, slightly honeyed finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast pork, grilled chicken, charcuterie, blue and washed‑rind cheeses, fruit tarts. Asian: spicy Thai or Indian curries, Chinese dim sum, Szechuan dishes, Vietnamese grilled pork, sushi with spicy condiments.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; extended soft pressing; controlled stainless‑steel fermentation (4–6 weeks); aged on fine lees 2–3 months before bottling.

Vineyard Info
Lucien Albrecht, family producer based in Orschwihr, Alsace (founded 1698). Estate-grown fruit including selected sites; modern winemaking with respect for tradition and minimal intervention.