Josmeyer - Alsace Gewurztraminer Les Folastries 2020
89/100
Bettane & Desseauve
“Very spicy, with powerful floral aromas, a dry wine that finds its balance in its lovely minerality on the palate— a style all too rare in Alsace.” (The Bettane & Desseauve Wine Guide). Les Folastries takes its name from a collection of poems by Pierre de Ronsard; this is a seductive and poetic Gewurztraminer!
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Eye
Yellow dress with hints of green
Nose
Open and delicate, with aromas of fruit and spices
Palate
Elegant and rich in texture, with notes of spices and pepper—a truly superb Gewürztraminer for fine dining
Serve
At 10-12°C
Open
30 minutes before
Drink before
2031
Food and wine pairings
Naturally, it pairs perfectly with smoked salmon as well as exotic salads (from Thailand, Vietnam, and Indonesia), and fish or meat dishes seasoned with saffron or curry...
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated 89/100
Rated estate (2022 guide): 4 stars (Producers of the very highest quality, the pride of French viticulture)
About the wine:
Very spicy, with powerful floral aromas, this dry wine finds its balance in its lovely minerality on the palate—a style all too rare in Alsace.
About the estate:
Céline and Isabelle Meyer manage the estate—long led by their father Jean—with courage and discipline. Biodynamic winemaking shines through in their wines, which are light and refined on the palate, fresh and crisp. The estate’s two flagship grands crus are the Hengst and the Brand, where the Riesling truly shines. The Pinot Gris is part of a long tradition of dry wine, which is unfortunately not so common in Alsace.
Vinous
Rated: Recommended
James Suckling
Rated estate (2019 guide) Recommended
About the estate:
Customer rating
5/5
based on 2 reviews
Review by Mr. PIERRE S. Posted on March 31, 2023
Finally, a truly dry Gewürztraminer—wonderfully long, superbly aromatic, with a spicy body that fills your mouth and transports you to another world!
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Review by Mr. ROLAND U. Published on December 15, 2023
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