Domaine Moltès Antoine et Fils - Alsace Gewurztraminer Grand Cru Zinnkoepflé 2023
93/100
RVF
2*Étoiles
Hachette
“‘Its Gewürztraminer is very impressive, with its finely crafted structure and easily digestible sweetness.’ (RVF)”
“The ‘Head in the Sun’ (Zinnkoepflé)—these 50 ares of old Gewürztraminer vines—earned the Moltès brothers the title of ‘Winemakers of the Year’ (2020 edition). The grape variety, which thrives on this limestone and sandstone hillside—sheltered from rain and exposed to the wind—is planted high up here at 380 m, near the summit, which is crowned by dry heathland. Wines from Zinnkoepflé often exhibit characteristics of overripeness, as sweet as they are powerful. This is the case with this golden-yellow 2023, whose intense and complex nose reveals fruitiness tinged with candied and roasted notes. Its suppleness and fullness are balanced by a pleasant acidity that lends length and depth.” (Le Guide Hachette 2026)
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Nose
Elegant and fresh, it reveals intense fruity aromas (exotic fruits, citrus, etc.) and a light, subtle, and complex floral note
Palate
Beautiful power and a structure finely sculpted by the acidity, ensuring harmony with the distinct residual sugars. The finish is long and light.
Serve
10°C
Drink before
2030
Food and Wine Pairings
It pairs perfectly with bold cheeses, Asian cuisine, and a lamb tagine...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2020 guide) 1*Star (A high-quality, recommendable wine that lives up to what one would expect from its appellation(s))
About the estate:
The new generation of Moltès—Stéphane and Mickaël, who have been at the helm of the estate since 1995—has since converted the vineyard to organic farming. Unsurprisingly, this has given the wines more verticality and tension, and they now stand out at our annual tastings. This is just the beginning of a new adventure for this estate, founded in 1930 by Antoine Moltès.
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine rated (2026 guide) 2* Stars (Remarkable Wine)
Rated estate (2022 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines regularly receive awards from the guide)
About the wine:
The “Tête au Soleil” (Zinnkoepflé)—these 50 ares of old Gewürztraminer vines—earned the Moltès brothers the title of “Winemakers of the Year” (2020 edition). The grape variety, which thrives on this limestone and sandstone hillside—sheltered from rain and exposed to the wind—is planted high up here at 380 m, near the summit, which is topped by dry heathland. Wines from Zinnkoepflé often exhibit characteristics of overripeness, as sweet as they are powerful. This is the case with this golden-yellow 2023 vintage, whose intense and complex nose reveals fruitiness tinged with candied and roasted notes. Its suppleness and fullness are balanced by a pleasant acidity that lends length and depth. (Residual sugar: 42 g/l.)
About the estate:
A vineyard located about ten kilometers south of Colmar. Antoine Moltès began selling his first wines in 1925, and his son Roland explored the terroirs. Settling there at the turn of the century, Mickaël and Stéphane built a new winery and gradually shifted toward organic farming, beginning the vineyard’s conversion in 2012; they also expanded the property from 17 to 27 hectares in 2019 and established a wine trading company to broaden their product range.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2026 guide) 93/100
About the wine:
Its Gewürztraminer is very impressive, with its finely crafted structure and easily digestible sweetness.
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