Hunawihr Gewurztraminer Muehlforst Lieu Dit, Alsace, 2016

Item: Hunawihr Gewurztraminer Muehlforst Lieu Dit, Alsace, 2016
Rating: 5
Author: Richard England

Rated 5.00 out of 5 based on 1 customer rating

£17.50

Complex aromas of fresh pineapple, grapefruit, citrus, apricot and baking spices. Supple and well balanced with elegant sweetness complementing refreshing acidity. Gorgeous silky texture. . If you haven’t tried Gewurtztraminer before and are keen to give it a try (you should) this is the one to go for.

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Region	Alsace
Vintage	2016
Grape Varieties	Gewurtztraminer
Alcohol by volume	12.5%
Food pairing suggestions	Foie gras, Hard Cheeses, On its own
Wine Type	White

Categories: 2019 Additions, Alsace, France, Gewurtztraminer, Hunawihr, White

Cave Vinicole de Hunawihr

Formed in 1952, the Cave Vinicole de Hunawihr co-operative currently has 120 members.

Situated around the village of Hunawihr, (9km northwest of Colmar) this co- op consists of family-owned winegrowers with a total vineyard coverage of 210 ha.

Located in the foothills of the Vosges mountain range, the region is characterised by undulating hillsides and very little rainfall. “Lieu-dit” refers to a site which is not classified as Grand Cru, but has exceptional micro-climatic conditions.

With full south exposure over gentle slopes at an altitude of over 300m and calcareous soil, this site is located adjacent to Hunawihr’s Grand Cru Rosacker vineyard. The viticulturalists follow very strict production regulations to create an outstanding wine which expresses distinct characteristics of its terroir.

Description

“Lieu-dit” refers to a site which is not classified as Grand Cru, but has exceptional micro-climatic conditions.

The grapes are hand-harvested to ensure the highest of quality of fruit before undergoing a cool fermentation of 28 days. In order to preserve the purity of flavour and nuances of character, the wine does not go through malolactic fermentation. Ageing on fine lees occurs for a minimum of four months prior to bottling.

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Region	Alsace
Vintage	2016
Grape Varieties	Gewurtztraminer
Alcohol by volume	12.5%
Food pairing suggestions	Foie gras, Hard Cheeses, On its own
Wine Type	White

1 review for Hunawihr Gewurztraminer Muehlforst Lieu Dit, Alsace, 2016

Rated 5 out of 5

Richard England – 17th June 2019

Absolutely delicious aperitif. My wife and daughter in law demand it before Sunday lunch . Also great with fruity deserts. Very good value.

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Hunawihr Gewurztraminer Muehlforst Lieu Dit, Alsace, 2016

Cave Vinicole de Hunawihr

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