Alsace, France Gewurztraminer Wine Cellar Index:

A thru F

Note: One source states the French use Gewurztraminer instead of Gewürztraminer

Updated 04/06/2007

 Listed in alphabetical order by winery, then descending vintage year. Some major Gewurztraminer producers have their own web pages, please click on their link.

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       Note: The foundation for this index to the Gewurztraminer producers of Alsace, France was Parker's Wine Buyer's Guide, 3rd Edition, by Robert M. Parker, Jr., 1993. All wine tasting notes/comments are either those of the respective winery and/or of dealers of wine & spirits on the internet. Where possible, the origin/source of the tasting note/comment is given, if known.

    In Parker's Wine Buyer's Guide, 1989 - 1990 Edition, by Robert M. Parker, Jr., A Fireside Book, © 1989, on page 52, he lists what he considered the best Gewurztraminers of Alsace. I've identified these producers/vineyards below with an # before the producer's name. Note: Not all of a Producer's product may have this designation, in fact some vintages dating after Mr. Parker's publication may not considered the best.

    From the tasting notes and ratings I've seen, Zind-Humbrecht is probably considered the best overall Gewurztraminer producer, and is the benchmark to measure Alsatian Gewurztraminer against.

 

Rating explanation see: Wine Ratings - Unraveling Their Meaning in right column -->

Rating Brand / Vintage

Abarbanel - see under Kosher and Mevushal

Adam, Jean-Baptiste Gewurztraminer Selection De Grains Nobles Collection Privee Jba; From the Haut Rhin Alsace area of France, this Gewurztraminer features a Sweet taste and White color. Gewurztraminer | France > Alsace > Haut Rhin > Ammerschwihr

J. B. Adam Gewurztraminer Kaefferkopf 1990, '89, Ammerschwihr

J. B. Adam Gewurztraminer Réserve 1990, '89

93RP J. B. Adam Gewurztraminer Sélection de Grains Nobles Collection Privée JBA 1997
90RP J. B. Adam Gewurztraminer Vendange Tardive 1997

J. B. Adam Gewurztraminer Vendange Tardive 1990, '89

Lucien Albrecht

Barmès-Buecher

Charles Baur Gewurztraminer Grand Cru Pfersigberg 2002, This wine comes from one of the most famous Grand Cru vineyards of Alsace. Its calcareous soil gives the wine elegance, finesse and freshness in addition to the richer attributes commonly found in this varietal such as aromas of rose, lychee and candied fruit and a semi-sweet palate impression with a round, full body. Enjoy with as an aperitif or with foie gras, exotic foods and desserts. $19.99

Charles Baur Gewurztraminer Grand Cru Eichberg 2000, This is a very classy style of Gewurztraminer that displays quite well the soil character of the site. It is properly dry and full of vibrant, refreshing acidity, never cloying, yet still pungently spicey. $18.99

J. M. Baumann Gewurztraminer 1990, Riquewihr

J. M. Baumann Gewurztraminer Sporen 1990

Jean-Claude Beck Gewurztraminer 1986, '85

Jean-Claude Beck Gewurztraminer Fronholtz Vieilles Vignes 1990, Dambach-La-Ville

84RP Jean-Pierre Becker Gewurztraminer 1986
82RP Jean-Pierre Becker Gewurztraminer 1985
87RP Jean-Pierre Becker Gewurztraminer Grand Cru Froehn 1986

Jean-Pierre Becker Gewurztraminer Froehn Vendange Tardive 1990, '89, '86, Zellenberg

84RP Jean-Pierre Becker Gewurztraminer Froehn Vendange Tardive 1985
84RP

Jean-Pierre Becker Gewurztraminer Vendange Tardive 1985

#Léon Beyer

88RP Joseph et Christian Binner Gewurztraminer Kaefferkopf Vendange Tardive 1997

Paul Blanck Altenbourg "Cuvée Laurence" Gewürztraminer 2003,  375ML, Weinbach $59.95

Domaine Paul Blanck Altenbourg Gewurztraminer 2002, France - Alsace - Alsace; £12.99 GBP inc VAT per bottle (18.85 €); Tasting notes: By Jean Michel Deluc : Master SommelierEye - A wine of a pronounced gold color with shadings of gold that extend to the edge of the glass. The wine is bright and limpid and the wine has a fat aspect in the glass, indicating superb concentration. Nose - The nose is intense and conjures up exotic fragrances. You'll detect aromas of roses.

Paul Blanck Furstentum Gewurztraminer (VT) 2000, 13.5% alc.; The wine is aged on its lees in large oak barrels for 12 months. The wine is then bottled and aged for 4 to 5 more years before being put on sale. Enjoy it within the following 10 years, at the height of its aromatic freshness!

Paul Blanck Furstentum Gewurztraminer Vieilles Vignes 2000 The wine is matured on its lees in large oak barrels for 12 months. The wine is then bottled and aged for 2 to 3 further years before being offered for sale. Winery Tasting note: A very fine yellow gold colour. Warm yellow-gold-green straw tints. The nose has exquisite aromatic smoothness; delicate and at the same time very stylish, with rose, grapefruit, litchi aromas... on a backdrop of fine spice, and orange blossom. Delicate peppery touches. The attack is clearcut and regular in the mouth. Nicely smooth, without any heaviness. The vinous structure is finely disseminated. Blossoms beautifully, warmly, in the glass, it is enticing, with finesse and distinction.

Paul Blanck Furstentum Gewurztraminer (SGN) 1999 Bottling then takes place, and the wine is aged for 4 to 5 years before being offered for sale. This wine is more powerful than the Vendanges Tardives, and may be kept for 15 years or more.15% alc.; Winery Tasting note: Appearance: Deep golden yellow, glittering brilliantly. A sumptuous, voluptuous nose redolent of tropical fruit and crystallized fruit. Among the numerous aromas crystallized lemon, citrus fruit, rose and spice are detectable. In the mouth the wine is concentrated, full-bodied and exquisitely harmonious, with splendid aromatic length, raspberry and cooked banana flavours, perfectly constituted, with a slightly spicy finish. The attack is rich, smooth and fresh, with great finesse, and gives an impression of raisins and tropical fruit. A wine which is gradually taking shape.

       Press Note : -Deeply pitched aromas of honey, earth and fig, along with some roasted high tones. Fat, dense and expressive, with more earth, fig and date flavors than ripe fruit. Shows good vineyard character, but finishes slightly warm and bitter-edged. Could use a bit more freshness. Stephen Tanzer’s, International Wine Cellar-July/ August 2001 Has been awarded a SEAL OF APPROVAL by the tasting panet at the International Wine Challenge 2004.

Paul Blanck 1999 Gewurztraminer Maimbourg, Winepros' Notes: Clive Coates MW Jun 01 2000 "In tank. After the Rieslings and Tokays this is less expressive, especially on the attack but the follow-through is ripe and has good definition. A little one-dimensional. Drink from 2002."

Emile Boeckel Gewurztraminer Vendange Tardive 1989, Mittelbergheim

Domaine Boesch Gewurztraminer 2003 Produced from the family of the old Traminer grape. A very distinctive fragrant dry wine with a spicy flavour. Known as the "Emperor of Alsace".

Bott Frères Gewurztraminer Cuvée Exceptionnelle 1990, Ribeauvillé

Bott Frères Gewurztraminer Réserve Personnelle 1990

Bott-Geyl

Boxler Gewürztraminer Vendange Tardive 1997,  $45.00. Note: Robert M. Parker Jr.'s Sixth Edition ranks Boxler as an "Outstanding" producer, yet no rating or notes are listed.

Albert Boxler et Fils Gewurztraminer Brand 1989, Niedermorschwihr

<70RP F. Brucker Gewurztraminer 1986
75RP

F. Brucker Gewurztraminer Cuvée Tradition 1985, Wettolsheim

Ernest or J. et F. Burn

83RP

Joseph Cattin Gewurztraminer 1986, Voegtlinshoffen

84RP

Joseph Cattin Gewurztraminer Hatschbourg 1986

92RP Joseph Cattin Gewurztraminer Hatschbourg 1985

Joseph Cattin Gewurztraminer Sélection de Grains Nobles 1988, Voegtlinshoffen

Cave Vinicole de Pfaffenheim & Gueberschwihr Gewurztraminer 2002, Alsace, France. Open opulent honey, spicy, mineral, floral, lychee fruit nose. Very ripe on the palate with round sift textures and plenty of sweetness. Lots of honey, spicy, mineral, dried lychee and peach flavours make for a rich powerful, fat, white wine that still finishes with dry mineral streaks.  $18.99 CDN

Cave de Pfaffenheim Gewurztraminer Steinert 1989, Pfaffenheim

Cave de Pfaffenheim Gewurztraminer Sélection de Grains Nobles 1988

Cave de Ribeauville Gewürztraminer 1999, Alsace, "Weingarten", Brilliant, rich, light gold color; big, complex, fruity, peach, kiwi, floral, honey, wax, almond, litchie nut, spicy and mineral aromas with a hint of matchstick (rubber?, SO2?); sweet entry, ripe, deep, off-dry, honey, spicy, mineral flavors; mild mouthfeel, lush, round, oily texture, unctuous, viscous, full body; well balanced, with just enough tartness and backbone; short, tangy, peach pit, slightly bitter finish. 13.5% alcohol. The big, spicy nose and full-bodied, oily texture argue for this wine coming pretty close to varietally-correct, classic Alsatian Gewürztraminer. The front label is a Pascal Henri Poirot painting and the winery name is only printed in very tiny letters on the back label. ($17.50)

      Notes: robe soutenue. Riche en alcool avec une faible acidité, ce vin puissant aux arômes de fleurs et de fruits exotiques est probablement le plus connu des vins d’Alsace. A servir seul en apéritif ou en accompagnement de foie gras, plats exotiques, fromages corsés, bleus, crèmes et mousses. Cuvée tradition 2001 - Cuvée prestige 2002 - Grand Cru Gloeckelberg 1999 - Vendanges Tardives 2001

Cave Vinicole Gewurztraminer Altenberg 1989, Kientzheim

Cave Vinicole Gewurztraminer Furstentum 1990

Cave Vinicole Gewurztraminer Vendange Tardive 1988

Cave Vinicole de Turckheim Gewurztraminer Brand 1990

Cave Vinicole de Turckheim Tradition Gewurztraminer 2002 Classic Rose petals, lyches and mangos.

Cave Vinicole Gewurztraminer Sélection de Grains Nobles 1988, Turckheim

Cave Vinicole de Bennwihr Gewurztraminer Sélection de Grains Nobles 1988, Bennwihr

Cave Vinicole de Bennwihr Gewurztraminer Vendange Tardive 1988

Cave Vinicole D'Obernai Gewurztraminer 1990, Obernai

83RP

La Cigogne Gewurztraminer 1986, Seva

79RP La Cigogne Gewurztraminer 1985, Seva

#Marcel Deiss

Jean-Pierre Dirler Gewurztraminer Sélection de Grains Nobles 1989, Bergholtz

Jean-Pierre Dirler Gewurztraminer Spiegel 1989

Domaine Dirler-Cadé

Dopff & Irion Gewurztraminer 1995, ($13.99). A more user-friendly, less overblown style of Gewurztraminer, with the typical floral and lychee nut bouquet mixed with orange, tangerine, and hazelnut flavors - Thor Iverson

82RP

Dopff & Irion Gewurztraminer 1985, Riquewihr

#Dopff & Irion Gewurztraminer Les Sorcières 1993, ($20.99). Classic, yet somewhat restrained, Gewurztraminer. The less flamboyant style eliminates the usual "is-it-sweet-or-dry?" question in the taster's mind, but there's still plenty of candied citrus, roasted nut, and floral stuff going on here. Excellent structure supports it all, and I believe this one will age and mature gracefully - Thor Iverson

#Dopff et Irion Gewurztraminer Les Sorcières 1990

78RP #Dopff & Irion Gewurztraminer Les Sorcières 1986
87RP

#Dopff & Irion Gewurztraminer Les Sorcières 1985

Dopff et Irion Gewurztraminer Sélection de Grains Nobles 1990, Riquewihr

74RP

Dopff "Au Moulin" Gewurztraminer 1990, '86, Riquewihr

83RP

Dopff "Au Moulin" Gewurztraminer Brand 1990, '89, '88, '86

90RP

Dopff "Au Moulin" Gewurztraminer Brand de Turckheim 1985

Dopff "Au Moulin" Gewurztraminer Brand Vendange Tardive 1990

#Dopff "Au Moulin" Gewurztraminer Eichberg
87RP

Dopff "Au Moulin" Gewurztraminer Réserve 1985

Dopff "Au Moulin" Gewurztraminer Sélection de Grains Nobles 1990, '88

Dopff "Au Moulin" Gewurztraminer Sporen Vendange Tardive 1990

Dopff "Au Moulin" Gewurztraminer Vendange Tardive 1990

Fournier Gewurztraminer 1998: made for Fournier by the Cave Cooparative de Ribeauvillé

Pierre Frick Gewürztraminer 2000, Alsace

Pierre Frick Gewurztraminer 1990, Pfaffenheim

Pierre Frick Gewurztraminer Steinert 1989

2001 Domaine Ehrhart Gewurztraminer Hengst, $26.99

2003 Domaine Ehrhart Gewurztraminer Raisins Egrappes, $15.99

2002 Domaine Ehrhart Gewurztraminer Rosenberg, $17.99

2002 Mure Gewurztraminer Cote de Rouffach

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