Albert Mann - Alsace Gewurztraminer Grand Cru Furstentum 2022
98/100
Robert Parker
96/100
James Suckling
95/100
RVF
95/100
Vinous
"A Gewürztraminer with a bright future!"
“The 2022 Alsace Grand Cru Furstentum Gewürztraminer opens with a deep, pure, perfectly ripe, intense, and concentrated Gewürztraminer nose—yet also refined—interwoven with notes of crushed limestone. Full-bodied and generous while remaining pure and briny, this is a rich yet refined, elegant, and very precise Gewürztraminer from one of the grape’s favorite terroirs, the Furstentum. It has a subtle bitterness on the mineral and almost peppery finish, which has a nearly dry taste.” (Wine Advocate 2025)
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Eye
Light yellow color, with a slight golden hue
Nose
Straightforward, without excess, full of spices, white pepper, passion fruit
Palate
A clean, luscious, dense, and exotic attack, opening with notes of pineapple and kumquat, followed by greater complexity with candied ginger and honeyed flavors; underlying acidity that provides structure; a pastry-like sensation in the mid-palate, with notes of vanilla; and elegant bitter notes on the finish that refine the power of the aftertaste.
Serve
At 12°C
Open
1/2 hour before
Drink before
2031
Food and Wine Pairings
Pairs well with goose foie gras terrine with mango chutney, sea bass carpaccio, curry-spiced monkfish cheek, roasted pineapple...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2024 guide): 4*Stars (Producers of the very highest quality, the pride of French viticulture)
About the estate:
Jacky Barthelmé puts it bluntly: “We’re very happy with 2021 because it was a winemaker’s vintage. Those who were out in the vineyards got the grapes. It didn’t happen on its own. ” And it’s clear from tasting the lineup that he’s right: Pinot Noirs that are as successful as ever, Rieslings of great beauty, and even Pinot Gris wines that show a drier balance than in the past—which can only delight us.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated (2025 guide) 98/100 (Exceptional)
About the wine:
The 2022 Alsace Grand Cru Furstentum Gewürztraminer opens with a deep, pure, perfectly ripe, intense, and concentrated Gewürztraminer nose that is also refined, interwoven with notes of crushed limestone. Full-bodied and generous while remaining pure and briny, this is a rich yet refined, elegant, and very precise Gewürztraminer from one of the grape’s favorite terroirs, the Furstentum. It has a subtle bitterness on the mineral and almost peppery finish, which has a nearly dry taste. Declared alcohol content: 13.5%. Natural cork. Tasted at the winery in April 2024.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2025 guide) 95/100
Rated estate (2024 guide): 3*Stars (These represent the pinnacle of French winemaking. The finest terroirs cultivated by the greatest winemakers. Tasting their wine is always a magical experience)
About the wine:
Equally spicy and well-defined, the Gewürztraminer captivates with its straightforward character and intensity, featuring very well-integrated sugars that respect the terroir’s identity.
About the estate:
The estate, born from the union of the Mann and Barthelmé families—two distinguished lines of winemakers dating back to the 17th century—produces wines of the very highest caliber, emblematic of the finest that Alsace has to offer. Maurice, an inspired biodynamic winemaker and occasional dowser, has succeeded in bringing purity to the wines through meticulous work in the vineyard. Jacky and his son Antoine possess a highly refined sense of winemaking for both whites and reds. The balance of the wines, their approachability, and their depth make them models for all wine lovers. Their four reds rank among the very best of Alsace and are among the finest in France. This success has now made them rare wines.
Vinous
Wine rated (2025 guide) 95/100
About the wine:
The 2022 Gewurztraminer Furstentum Grand Cru comes from the estate’s mass selection, chosen for its ability to retain its acidity. Ripe mirabelle plums and juicy peaches are the first notes on the nose, followed by a subtle hint of rose petals. The palate also delves into these fruits, reminiscent of Reine Claude plums and peach compote. It is sweet, with 45 g/L of residual sugar, yet it tastes like the ripest, most succulent fruit, framed by a lovely hint of lemon. This wine offers lightness, vibrancy, and a harmonious balance. (Medium)
James Suckling
Wine rated 96/100
Rated Estate (2023 Guide) Recommended
About the wine:
This extremely concentrated Gewürztraminer truly showcases what overripe grapes can do for wines made from this highly underrated grape variety. Like the essence of pomelo. A very compact core in which the ample, fine tannins and a touch of bitterness are already beautifully integrated. A very long, barely dry finish—which is incredible for a wine with 45 g/L of residual sugar. Aging potential spanning several decades. Made from biodynamically grown grapes. Drink now or lay it down.
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