Alsace Vendanges Tardives Gewurztraminer Marc Kreydenweiss 2018

The Gewurztraminer vines, averaging some forty years, grow at an altitude of over 200 metres. The ferruginous-clay and stony soils, rich in quartz, impart all the necessary energy to the vines and the typical character of the cuvée. With the conviction that fine winemaking begins in the vineyard, the estate cultivates its parcels of Gewurztraminer according to biodynamic principles. In the winery, the late-harvested grapes are pressed slowly in whole bunches. Alcoholic and malolactic fermentations are triggered spontaneously by native yeasts. Lastly, the cuvée is aged in large capacity oak barrels (in excess of 1,000 litres) for several months before being bottled.
The golden colour reveals a delicate nose characterised by elegant aromas of litchi and rose. Rich and fresh in the mouth, this wine offers remarkable fullness and roundness, leading to a slightly saline finish. This cuvée promises several good years of cellaring.