2017 Domaine Bott-Geyl Gewurztraminer Sonnenglanz Grand Cru

The Grand Cru of Sonnenglanz covers an area of 33 hectares at an altitude of approximately 220 to 270 meters. The soil is composed of conglomerates of limestone pebbles and Oligocene marl. Its south-east exposure and a particularly dry microclimate (between 500 and 550 mm of rainfall per year) are highly conducive to Gewurztraminer which is complex and intense with delicate notes of grapefruit, pineapple, and flowers. 

Tasting Note:  The nose is a heady, complex affair — rose petals and hibiscus entwine with the bergamot elegance of Earl Grey, before giving way to sun-warmed apricot, candied orange zest, a splash of orange liqueur, and the soft almond richness of marzipan. On the palate, this wine walks a beautifully poised line between sweetness and vivid acidity — Riesling-like in its precision and backbone, yet unmistakably Gewürztraminer in its exotic, perfumed character. Multi-layered and graceful, it lingers long after the last sip.

Origin: Alsace, France

Blend: Gewurztraminer