Gewurztraminer Ancestrum A.O.P. Alsace MOELLEUX 2023
Grape varieties
Gewurztraminer
Alcohol
alc 13% vol.
Terroir
Limestone and chalky-clay
Harvesting
Handpicked
Winemaking
Direct pneumatic pressing (vertical drains to obtain high quality juices), clarification, controlled fermentation temperatures, racking and maturing on fine lees for 4 months. Ageing in vats for 5 months before bottling.
Tasting Notes
The cellar's finest jewel This magic offering is only made during exceptional years. At the service of excellence, its terroir, grape variety and climatology combine to produce a powerful and concentrated wine, boasting a unique fruity taste. Thanks to these qualities, this product was awarded two gold medal at the Challenge to the best French wines for Asia and the Japan International Wine Challenge in 2013.
Food Pairing
This wine is marvelous as an aperitif! Highly gifted, its magnificent structure enables it to pair with world cuisine such as curry, saffron-flavored risotto, stuffed crab, or meat cooked with spices. It is also perfectly well suited to cheese such as Pont l'Evêque, Munster, Maroilles or Comté. But equally a tasty heavenly delight with an almond apple pie, honey ice-cream or a litchi fruit salad!
Serving Temperature
Between 10 and 12°C
Ageing Potential
Can be conserved for up to 5 years