White
Frankstein Grand Cru Gewurztraminer
Alsace · France
Fact sheet
- Type
- White
- Grape
- Gewürztraminer
- Country
- France
- Region
- Alsace
- Appellation
- Frankstein Grand Cru
- Body
- full
- Acidity
- medium
- Sweetness
- medium
Food pairing
spicy dishes · strong cheeses · white meats with sweet sauce · Asian cuisine
Rated vintages
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201691 pts
A lovely notion of ripe mirabelle and clean citrus makes for an appealing nose. The palate highlights the mirabelle with a honeyed rich sweetness that is juicy and appetizing. A touch of spice seems reminiscent of dark fir honey. The lemon brightens and invigorates this full-fru…
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201291 pts
Sumptuous peach comes across as almost overripe. There certainly is opulence on the rich almost oily palate. Flavors are very concentrated and have edges of caramel and barley sugar, but these are balanced by freshness and a pithy welcomed bitterness. This finishes medium sweet…