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Jean Biecher Gewurztraminer

2021

Classic dry and perfumed Alsace Gewurztraminer.

This is the best value range of Alsace wines we've found yet. This is Gewurztraminer, full-bodied but dry with a floral and spicy character.

Gewurztraminer is undoubtedly the most extroverted and most extravagant of Alsace wines. It personifies travels to markets in the South or the Orient, the abundance of colours, rhythms, fragrances and exceptionally sumptuous textiles. Gewurztraminer appeals to all your senses with its intensity, delicacy, vitality and complexity.

Gewurztraminer is a particularly aromatic selection of an age-old recognized varietal in Alsace, the Traminer rose. Etymologically-speaking, the name Gewurztraminer means spicy.

Intense yellow colour tinged with gold highlights. The skin’s pinkish hue naturally influences the wine colour. The Gewurztraminer is characterized by its wonderful aromatic, rich and exuberant palate. A powerful, complex bouquet with an explosion of exotic fruits, of flowers (notably roses), citrus fruit and spices. The palate, like the nose, is entertained by a festival of exotic and delightful flavours.

Gewurztraminer pairs beautifully with spicy dishes and strong cheeses such as Munster, and equally well with foie gras and the most intensely flavoured aromatic herbs and spices. In addition, it is the ideal partner for Asian cuisines such as Chinese, Indonesian, Vietnamese, Malaysian, Thai and Indian

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Wine Type	White wine
Closure	Screw Cap
Alc. Vol	13%
Units	9.7
Region	Alsace
Country	France
Grape Varietal	Gewurztraminer

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Gewürztraminer

Gewürztraminer’s homeland lies in the foothills of the Alps. It’s a pink grape, just like Pinot Gris/Grigio, that tends to perform better in cooler climates. The most famous region for Gewürztraminer is Alsace in France.

The variety has high natural sugar, and the wines are usually off-dry with a flamboyant bouquet of lychees. That’s not to say that all Gewürztraminers are sweet; they generally have a gram or two of residual sugar, but because of the heightened aromatics, higher alcohol, and lower acidity, many taste sweeter than they actually are.

Gewürztraminer is typically unoaked to preserve its floral (rose) aromas, and it is a wine that pairs very well to Asian and Middle Eastern cuisines. Off-dry examples can certainly stand up to some spice!

France

France – the home of Bordeaux, Burgundy and Champagne – is arguably the world's most important wine-producing country. For centuries, it has produced wine in greater quantity – and many would say quality – than any other nation, and its attraction is not just volume or prestige, but also the variety of styles available.

The diversity of French wine is due, in part, to the country's wide range of climates. Champagne, its most northerly region, has one of the coolest climates, whereas Bordeaux has a maritime climate, heavily influenced by the Atlantic Ocean and the various rivers that wind their way between vineyards. Both in stark contrast to the southern regions of Provence and Languedoc-Roussillon, which enjoy a Mediterranean climate, characterized by hot summers and mild winters.

Terroir is also key. From the granite hills of Beaujolais to the famous chalky slopes of Chablis and the gravels of the Médoc, the sites and soils on which France's vineyards have been developed are considered of vital importance and are at the heart of the concept of terroir.