François Braun et Fils - Alsace Gewurztraminer Sainte Cécile blanc 2019
2*Coup de Coeur
Hachette
"This 2019 is a remarkable piece of work (Hachette)"
"Dedicated to the patron saint of musicians, this 2019 vintage performs a remarkable piece. Harvested about a month after the start of the harvest, the Gewürztraminer produced a superb sweet wine that reflects both the grape variety and a fine vintage. This wine immediately reveals its richness with an intense golden-yellow color and a generous, complex nose that unfolds with varietal notes (lychee, mango, spices) and more distinctive hints of violet and toasted aromas. Equally aromatic, the palate is full-bodied, velvety, and exceptionally long-lasting. Fresh, spicy (clove), and tinged with a slight bitterness, the finish leaves a lasting impression of rare harmony.” (Le Guide Hachette 2025)
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Eye
A light yellow color with bright, golden highlights
Nose
Powerful, exotic fruit, lychee, rose, yellow fruit
Palate
Soft, full-bodied attack, beautifully balanced
Serve
Between 8 et 10°C
Drink before
2033
Guard
15 years
Food and wine pairings
Perfect with foie gras, as an aperitif, with strong cheeses, and with desserts
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine noted (guide 2025) 2* Favorite (Remarkable wine)
Rated estate (2025 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines regularly receive awards from the guide)
About the wine:
Dedicated to the patron saint of musicians, this 2019 vintage performs a remarkable melody. Harvested about a month after the start of the harvest, the Gewürztraminer produced a superb sweet wine that reflects both the grape variety and a fine vintage. This wine immediately reveals its richness through an intense golden-yellow color and a generous, complex nose, which unfolds varietal notes (lychee, mango, spices) alongside more distinctive hints of violet and toasted aromas. Equally aromatic, the palate is full-bodied, velvety, and exceptionally long-lasting. Fresh, spicy (clove), and tinged with a slight bitterness, the finish leaves a lasting impression of rare harmony. (Residual sugar: 17 g/l.)
About the estate:
A family with roots in Orschwihr dating back to the 16th century, some 25 km south of Colmar. Long engaged in mixed farming, the estate began bottling its own wines after World War II under François Braun, with the next generation completing its specialization. Having taken over the estate in 1980 and 1991, respectively, Philippe and Pascal manage orchards for distillation and 21 hectares of vineyards, including 10 hectares on the Bollenberg and plots in two Grand Cru vineyards.
Customer rating
4/5
based on 1 review
Review by Mr. WILLIAM A. Posted on March 7, 2025
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