Lucien Albrecht Gewurztraminer Reserve 2022

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Lucien Albrecht
Label Name:
 
Gewurztraminer Reserve
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Alsace (Orschwihr)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.39%
Grape(s):
 
Gewurztraminer
Acidity:
 
2
Sweetness:
 
3
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Decanter 92 (2018); JamesSuckling 90 (2019); Wine Enthusiast ~89 (various vintages). 0-13. 5 for 2022

Tasting Note
A highly aromatic Gewurztraminer with lychee, rose petal, and exotic fruit (mango, papaya, guava), plus warm spice (cardamom, cinnamon). Supple, slightly off-dry, with a spicy, persistent finish.

Food Pairing
Western: strong cheeses (Munster, blue cheese), roasted pork with fruit, fruit tarts; Asian: Thai curry, Chinese sweet-and-sour, Vietnamese grilled pork, Indian aromatic dishes (milder curries).

Production Method
Estate fruit; hand-harvested, gentle pressing, temperature-controlled fermentation (stainless steel), typically unoaked and rested on fine lees for mouthfeel.

Vineyard Info
Lucien Albrecht, family estate since 1698 in Orschwihr, Alsace. Known for aromatic whites and Crémant d'Alsace; estate fruit includes hillside and Grand Cru parcels.