The Winemaker: Lucien Albrecht
Orschwihr
"In Vino Veritas" (Truth in Vine)
Updated 04/06/2007
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Rating explanation see: Wine Ratings - Unraveling Their Meaning in right column -->
Note: In Robert M. Parker, Jr's 6th Edition, Lucien Albrecht has slipped to an "Good" quality producer, and no tasting notes are listed in the book.
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Gewurztraminer Selection of Nobles 1989 the year of the "Sélections de Grains Nobles". Lovely golden colour. In the nose: aromas of banana, vanilla and melon. In the mouth, smooth and fresh. Exotic finale. More than 100g/l of residual sugar. |
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Gewurztraminer Sélection de Grains Nobles 1988, Orschwihr |
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Gewurztraminer Selection of Noble grapes 1983, Aromas of candied apricot. From its initial alcohol strength 22° of (+ than 350g of sugar per litre of juice), this wine reached, after fermentation, 16° of alcohol and retains a significant quantity of residual sugar. Quince, apple, a finale of acacia, honey, candied orange, lychee... a "grain noble" that does not stick to your palate. Note: Albrecht Gewurztraminer Reserve : Until 1947, this varietal was called Traminer, then a new varietal selection was developed and named Gewurztraminer. |
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Gewurztraminer Vendange Tardive 1988, Orschwihr |
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Gewurztraminer Late Harvest 1996, This wine is characterized by a pale golden yellow colour. The nose has a lovely aromatic intensity: candied aromas with spicy nuances. The mouth reveals a rich attack. Considerable concentration. A very great vin de garde (for keeping). |
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Gewurztraminer Late Harvest 1983, 1983: a beautiful year. Harvested in December 1983. |
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Gewurztraminer Cuvée Martine 1991, Elegant and gracious. With the classic spicy nose of rose petals and lychee. It's a typical wine, easy to approach. It can also back up even the strongest cheeses. |
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Gewurztraminer Cuvée Martine 1990, Floral nose with background spices. The taste in the mouth is spiced with cinnamon. A long and persistent wine. |
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Gewurztraminer Cuvée Martine 1989, Orschwihr |
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Gewurztraminer Cuvée Martine 1988, Fine and distinguished nose. The mouth is silky and rich, providing good length. |
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Gewurztraminer Cuvée Martine 1983, It obtained the Prize of Excellence at the 1994 Vinalies Internationales (French Union of Oenologists). Highest distinction in an Oenologists' competition. Note: Albrecht Gewurztraminer Cuvée Martine - This wine has a well established recognition, as it has been produced for over 30 years. A seductive wine aromas of quince, exotic fruit, luscious and broad with finesse and a long finish. |
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