Josmeyer - Gewurztraminer Grand Cru Hengst 2011
16,5/20
Bettane & Desseauve
16/20
RVF
16/20
Gault & Millau
90/100
Robert Parker
"Made from vines planted in 1964 on hillsides, the 2011 Gewurztraminer Grand Cru Hengst is off-dry and reveals a very distinct, fresh, and powerful bouquet with floral and fruity aromas. Rich, smooth, and lively on the palate, in a classic style, it is full-bodied with intense, fleshy fruit. It strikes a perfect balance between its 14.5% alcohol content, 20 grams of residual sugar, and a refreshing, briny finish that leaves spicy notes and a lively mouthfeel, yet without any sense of unnecessary sweetness. I haven’t tried it yet, but I’d love to pair it with Indian curry or blue cheeses. " (Wine Advocate - Robert Parker) Grand Cru!
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Eye
Light amber color
Nose
Powerful and spicy, with floral notes followed by exotic hints of pineapple and mango
Palate
Precise, with a superb mineral structure and a deep, salty finish
Serve
At 10-12°C
Open
30 minutes before
Drink before
2028
Food and wine pairings
It pairs wonderfully with Asian cuisine, which makes creative use of spices. Curry and pepper are excellent choices. It goes well with cumin and hints of anise. Strong cheeses (Munster, Pont-l’Évêque, Bleu de Bresse, Maroilles) are the perfect match. Also try it with Creole and Mexican cuisine, or duck à l’orange...
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2018 guide) 16,5/20 (Reference wine)
Rated estate (2022 guide): 4 stars (Producers of the very highest quality, the pride of French viticulture)
About the wine:
The sweetness blends well thanks to the terroir’s minerality, which begins to take center stage—pure, straightforward, and elegant, with beautiful depth while remaining delicate.
About the estate:
Céline and Isabelle Meyer manage the estate—long led by their father Jean—with courage and discipline. Their biodynamic wines shine with their light, refined, fresh, and crisp profiles. The estate’s two flagship grands crus are the Hengst and the Brand, where the Riesling truly shines. Pinot Gris is part of a long tradition of dry wine, which is, unfortunately, not so common in Alsace.
Guide des Vins Gault & Millau
Wine rated (2015 guide) 16/20 (Very good)
About the wine:
Aromatic nose, with pronounced varietal characteristics, floral, exotic, and spicy notes, and lovely complexity. The attack on the palate is smooth with a hint of sweetness, featuring aromas of rose and ripe apricot, well balanced by mineral notes, slightly alcoholic, with a peppery finish.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated (2015 guide) 90/100 (Excellent wine)
About the wine:
Made from vines planted in 1964 on hillsides, the 2011 Gewurztraminer Grand Cru Hengst is off-dry and reveals a very distinct, fresh, and powerful bouquet with floral and fruity aromas. Rich, smooth, and lively on the palate, it is a classic, full-bodied wine with intense, fleshy fruit. It strikes a perfect balance between its 14.5% alcohol content, 20 grams of residual sugar, and a refreshing, briny finish that leaves spicy notes and a lively mouthfeel, without any sense of unnecessary sweetness. I haven’t tried it yet, but I’d love to pair it with Indian curry or blue cheeses.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2016 guide) 16/20 (Very good wine)
Vinous
Rated: Recommended
James Suckling
Rated estate (2019 guide) Recommended
About the estate:
Customer rating
4/5
based on 3 reviews
Review by Mr. ARNALDO T. Published on 11/27/2019
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Review by Ms. Cécile B. Posted on June 24, 2018
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Review by Mr. BENOIT L. Published on May 21, 2018
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