Domaines Schlumberger Gewurztraminer Cuvée Anne 2011

Producer Information

Now run by the 6th and 7th generations, Domaines Schlumberger was founded in 1810 by Nicolas Schlumberger, who established vineyards on the renowned slopes above the town of Guebwiller. These vineyard sites have a history of viticulture, having been planted since 207AD. Through successive generations the holding has grown to be one of France’s largest and finest domaines.

Vineyards

Domaines Schlumberger now own 130 hectares of vineyards, 70 of which are Grand Cru. The grapes for the Anne come from the Kessler vineyard, which has pink sandstone soil and faces east, south-east, which protects it from north winds and cold air streams in the valley. Yields are 35 hl/ha. Kessler produces structured and elegant wines.

Winemaking

The vines are carefully tended from their winter pruning until harvest is carried out in mid October. The grapes are hand harvested and transported in small crates (to prevent the berries from getting crushed) to the winery where they are slowly pressed. After static settling for about three days, the juice is transferred to tuns for fermentation, which takes place at strictly controlled, cool temperatures for one to three months. The wine is then stabilised, filtered and bottled in April.

Vintage Information

The Sélections de Grains Nobles (an appellation since 1984) are wines, made from over-ripe grapes from old vines picked several weeks after harvest. More concentrated than the Vendanges Tardives, they are fine sweet wines, which keep a freshness and natural acidity and a unique flavour. Bearing the name of family members, these wines are exclusively produced in vintage years.

Tasting Note

Straw yellow in colour with expressive perfumes of pineapple, papaya and candied fruit with notes of allspice and orange blossom. The palate is full and ripe with a honied richness, which is balanced by a full and well balanced freshness. Flavours of ripe apricot and quince jelly, candied tangerine and peach puree follow. A noble and concentrated palate, with complexity and character.

Food Pairing

Serve with foie gras, blue cheese, fruit tart, or simply by itself as a meditation wine.

Serving Suggestion

Serve at 12°C

AOC Alsace Sélections de Grains Nobles
100% Gewurztraminer
Natural Cork

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