Albert Mann - Alsace Gewurztraminer Grand Cru Furstentum Vendanges Tardives 2022

Bettane & Desseauve

About the domain :

Jacky Barthelmé sums it up bluntly: "We're very happy with 2021 because it was a winemaker's vintage. Those who were in the vineyards had grapes. It didn't just happen. And the tasting of the range proves him right: Pinot Noirs as successful as ever, beautiful Rieslings, and even Pinot Gris with a drier balance than in the past, which can only delight us.

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

About the wine:

Harvested on October 19, the 2022 Gewurztraminer Vendanges Tardives Grand Cru Furstentum from Alsace opens with a clear, precise, fresh bouquet of fascinating purity, while being very concentrated and flavorful, with aromas of lemon chutney and bitter orange, accompanied by salty and rocky limestone notes. Full-bodied, rich, and very elegant on the palate, this is a highly refined Gewürztraminer with a dense, textured (umami) flavor, very fine tannins, and a long, intense, and stimulating finish. 12.5% alcohol declared. Natural cork. Tasted at the estate in April 2024.

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

About the domain :

The estate, born of the union of the Mann and Barthelmé families, two great winegrowing lines dating back to the 17th century, produces wines of the highest quality, emblematic of what Alsace can produce. Maurice, an inspired biodynamist and dowser in his spare time, has brought purity to his wines through meticulous work in the vineyard. Jacky and his son Antoine have a highly developed sense of winemaking for both whites and reds. The wines' balance, digestibility and depth make them models for all wine lovers. Their four reds are at the top of Alsace production and among the finest in France. This success has made them rare wines.

Vinous

About the wine:

The Gewurztraminer Furstentum Grand Cru Vendanges Tardives 2022 was made from shriveled rather than botrytized fruit. The nose is all about cooked and candied peach, pure, immaculate, and creamy. The palate is just as brilliant, with expressive notes of ripe, juicy yellow fruit. The balance here is impeccable. Its residual sweetness of 90 g/L is perfectly measured and vibrant. The 2022 is very long and aromatic on the finish. (Sweet)

James Suckling

About the wine:

An incredible nose of orange peel and orange blossom. No trace of the usual honey and thick exotic fruit typical of late-harvested gewurz. Incredibly pure and airy on the medium to full-bodied palate, it's a joy to drink. The balance is perfect and the natural sweetness of the grape is already fully integrated. The finish is very long and silky. A basket-pressed harvest. Made from biodynamically grown grapes. For drinking or cellaring.