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Meyer-Fonné - Alsace Gewürztraminer Vendanges Tardives Grand Cru Kaefferkopf 2018 (50 cl)

Meyer-Fonné - Alsace Gewurztraminer Vendanges Tardives Grand Cru Kaefferkopf 2018 (50cl)

2*Coup de Coeur

Hachette

Gewürztraminer
wealthy
harmonious
cheeses

"The estate's wine list features several sweet wines from various terroirs. This one, from a very early vintage (harvested in mid-October for the 2018), has earned the estate its sixth 'Coup de Cœur' award. While this golden-yellow wine entices with a nose marked by overripeness, featuring notes of stewed—even candied—yellow and exotic fruits, it is on the palate that it reveals all its qualities: its perfectly creamy texture and richness are balanced by a touch of acidity that lends it superb harmony.” (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2022)

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Estate

Domaine Meyer-Fonné

Vintage

Gewurztraminer Vendanges Tardives Grand Cru Kaefferkopf

Vintage

2018

Designation

Alsace Kaefferkopf Grand Cru

Region

Alsace

Grape varieties

100% Gewurztraminer

Terroirs

Clay-limestone-sandstone soils

Viticulture

In the process of converting to organic farming

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Winemaking

Slow pneumatic pressing, followed by several weeks of fermentation

Livestock farming

Aged for 12 months on fine lees in large oak casks

Alcohol content

13.5%

Residual sugars

99 g/L

Eye

Golden yellow dress

Nose

Expressive, very fruity, with notes of exotic fruits, lemon, and pineapple, along with floral (elderflower) and honeyed hints

Palate

Rich and smooth, well-balanced, with a lovely freshness on the finish; already a delight to drink and with excellent aging potential

Serve

At 10-12°C

Drink before

2027

Food and wine pairings

Food and wine pairings

Pairs well as an aperitif with a cheese platter, tangy sweets, or Asian cuisine...

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Hachette Wine Guide

Guide Hachette des vins

Wine noted (guide 2022) 2* Favorite (Remarkable wine)

About the wine:

The estate’s wine list features several sweet wines from various terroirs. This one, from a very early vintage (harvested in mid-October for the 2018), has earned the estate its sixth “Coup de Cœur” award. While this golden-yellow wine entices with its nose marked by overripeness, featuring notes of stewed—even candied—yellow and exotic fruits, it is on the palate that it reveals all its qualities: its perfectly creamy texture and richness are balanced by a touch of acidity that lends it superb harmony.

RVF - The French Wine Review / Guide to the Best Wines of France

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

Rated Estate (2023 Guide) 2*Stars (These exceptional estates, often boasting fabulous terroirs, are must-haves that, thanks to the consistency and excellence of their wines, deserve a place in the cellars of discerning wine lovers)

About the estate:

In just a few years, Félix Meyer has built a solid reputation in Alsace. This is no accident: the viticulture is of high quality, with yields carefully controlled, and the wines are aged on fine lees in large casks. Having joined the family estate in 1992, Félix has skillfully brought out the character of Katzenthal’s granite-based terroirs. Don’t overlook his Gewürztraminer, which is never heavy and achieves a crystalline purity, winning over even the detractors of this variety, which is all too often described as cloying. The estate expanded by 3.5 hectares in 2019, and 2021 saw the arrival of organic certification.

James Suckling

James Suckling

Rated winery (2022 guide) Recommended

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