Domaine Marc Tempé Gewürztraminer Mambourg Grand Cru 2022
Domaine Marc Tempé · Domaine Marc Tempé
Marc Tempé is a biodynamic purist who ferments with indigenous yeasts and allows his wines to develop on their lees for extended periods. The Mambourg Grand Cru — one of Alsace's warmest, most precocious sites — produces a Gewürztraminer of unusual concentration and savory complexity. Fermentation, not residual sugar, drives this wine's personality.
Nose
Intense lychee and rose petal with a waxy, honeyed quality. Underneath sits marzipan, exotic spice, and a subtle smoky mineral note from the limestone-marl soils of Mambourg.
Palate
Rich and textured with tropical fruit, honey, and a surprising saline streak that keeps the sweetness in check. The palate has grip and structure unusual for Gewürztraminer, with a persistent floral through-line.
Finish
Very long with lingering rose, ginger, and a clean mineral freshness.
- Varietal
- Gewürztraminer
- Blend
- 100% Gewürztraminer
- Vineyards
- Grand Cru Mambourg, Sigolsheim
- Alcohol
- 14%
- Organic / Biodynamic
- No
- Skin Contact
- No
Food Pairing
The wine's aromatic intensity and textural richness stand up to pungent washed-rind Munster cheese served with cumin seeds, crusty bread, and a drizzle of honey.
Marc Tempé farms biodynamically in the village of Zellenberg and ferments his Grand Cru wines with indigenous yeasts in old oak foudres, often for 18 months or more, producing Alsatian whites of uncommon depth.
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