Domaine Weinbach Gewürztraminer Grand Cru Furstentum 2023
Domaine Weinbach
Domaine Weinbach's Furstentum Grand Cru is Gewürztraminer at its most transcendent — a wine that dances between power and grace. The 2023 vintage shows the hallmark Weinbach precision: explosive aromatics held in check by Alsatian terroir. It challenges the notion that Gewürztraminer is only for beginners. This is a serious wine for serious tables.
Kit Aromas
Nose
Intensely aromatic with rose petal, lychee, and exotic spice. Honeyed undertones weave through notes of ripe stone fruit and a faint smoky minerality from the Grand Cru limestone terroir.
Palate
Rich and opulent yet balanced by a crystalline acidity. Layers of honey, marzipan, and tropical fruit unfold, with a floral lift that prevents the wine from feeling heavy. The texture is silky, almost viscous.
Finish
Long and perfumed, with lingering rose, honey, and a refreshing mineral bite that keeps everything in focus.
- Varietal
- Gewürztraminer
- Blend
- 100% Gewürztraminer
- Vineyards
- Grand Cru Furstentum, Kientzheim
- Alcohol
- 14%
- Organic / Biodynamic
- No
- Skin Contact
- No
Food Pairing
A ripe Alsatian Munster cheese with cumin seeds and crusty bread creates the classic regional pairing — the pungent, creamy cheese amplifies the wine's aromatic intensity.
Produced by the Faller family at their historic Capuchin monastery estate in Kaysersberg, Domaine Weinbach farms the steep limestone slopes of Grand Cru Furstentum biodynamically.
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