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These exceptional wines, often considered as "essences" on account of their extraordinary richness, are the nectars of Alsace. Several conditions need to be fulfilled, that cannot always be guaranteed, in order to produce them: an exceptional terroir, old vines, perfectly ripe grapes, and morning mists followed by plenty of sunshine in order to encourage the development of noble rot. The "roasted" berries affected by this noble rot (botrytis cinerea) are then meticulously harvested, one by one, in a series of selective rounds of picking. They are then vinified with the utmost care. The resulting nectar offers a unique complexity and finesse. The levels of sugar obtained in Alsace for the SGNs ("Séléctions de Grains Nobles") are often higher than those in Sauternes. Rare and sought after, they can be recognized by their exceptionally rich, ripe, concentrated, complex bouquet. Sumptuous flavours of honey, peaches and hints of spice place them among the finest dessert wines in the world. Furthermore they have an almost unlimited longevity.
Wine name | Vintage | Price | |
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Gewurztraminer Sélection de Grains Nobles | 2013 |
19€ | Price estimate statistics 2013 |
Gewurztraminer Sélection de Grains Nobles | 2011 |
43€ | Price estimate statistics 2011 |
Gewurztraminer Sélection de Grains Nobles | 2008 |
24€ | Price estimate statistics 2008 |
Gewurztraminer Sélection de Grains Nobles | 2007 |
24€ | Price estimate statistics 2007 |
Gewurztraminer Sélection de Grains Nobles | 2006 |
49€ | Price estimate statistics 2006 |
Gewurztraminer Sélection de Grains Nobles | 2005 |
27€ | Price estimate statistics 2005 |
Gewurztraminer Sélection de Grains Nobles | 2004 |
35€ | Price estimate statistics 2004 |
Gewurztraminer Sélection de Grains Nobles | 2002 |
34€ | Price estimate statistics 2002 |
Gewurztraminer Sélection de Grains Nobles | 2001 |
20€ | Price estimate statistics 2001 |
Gewurztraminer Sélection de Grains Nobles | 2000 |
28€ | Price estimate statistics 2000 |
Gewurztraminer Sélection de Grains Nobles | 1999 |
37€ | Price estimate statistics 1999 |
Gewurztraminer Sélection de Grains Nobles | 1998 |
21€ | Price estimate statistics 1998 |
Gewurztraminer Sélection de Grains Nobles | 1997 |
59€ | Price estimate statistics 1997 |
Gewurztraminer Sélection de Grains Nobles | 1994 |
29€ | Price estimate statistics 1994 |
Gewurztraminer Sélection de Grains Nobles | 1992 |
17€ | Price estimate statistics 1992 |
Gewurztraminer Sélection de Grains Nobles | 1991 |
48€ | Price estimate statistics 1991 |
Gewurztraminer Sélection de Grains Nobles | 1990 |
23€ | Price estimate statistics 1990 |
Gewurztraminer Sélection de Grains Nobles | 1989 |
29€ | Price estimate statistics 1989 |
Gewurztraminer Sélection de Grains Nobles | 1988 |
32€ | Price estimate statistics 1988 |
Gewurztraminer Sélection de Grains Nobles | 1986 |
27€ | Price estimate statistics 1986 |
Gewurztraminer Sélection de Grains Nobles | 1985 |
36€ | Price estimate statistics 1985 |
Gewurztraminer Sélection de Grains Nobles | 1983 |
41€ | Price estimate statistics 1983 |
Gewurztraminer Sélection de Grains Nobles | 1981 |
65€ | Price estimate statistics 1981 |
Gewurztraminer Sélection de Grains Nobles | 1976 |
65€ | Price estimate statistics 1976 |
Gewurztraminer Sélection de Grains Nobles | 1971 |
47€ | Price estimate statistics 1971 |