Domaine Moltès Antoine et Fils - Alsace Gewurztraminer Grand Cru Zinnkoepflé 2023
93/100
RVF
2*Étoiles
Hachette
“‘His Gewürztraminer is very impressive, with its finely crafted structure and easily drinkable sweetness.’ (RVF)”
"The 'Zinnkoepflé'—these 50 ares of old Gewürztraminer vines—earned the Moltès brothers the title of 'Winemakers of the Year' (2020 edition). The grape variety, thriving on this limestone and sandstone hillside—sheltered from rain and exposed to the wind—is planted high up here at 380 meters, near the summit crowned by dry heathland. Zinnkoepflé wines often take on 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 subtle, understated floral note
Palate
A beautiful power and a structure finely sculpted by the acidity, ensuring harmony with the pronounced 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—have since converted the vineyard to organic farming. Unsurprisingly, this has given the wines greater structure and tension, and they now stand out at our annual tastings. This is just the beginning of a new chapter for this estate, founded in 1930 by Antoine Moltès.
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine rated (2026 guide) 2* Stars (Outstanding wine)
Rated estate (2022 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines are regularly recognized by the guide)
About the wine:
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, thriving on this limestone and sandstone hillside—sheltered from rain and exposed to the wind—is planted high up here at 380 meters, near the summit crowned by dry heathland. Zinnkoepflé wines 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. (Residual sugar: 42 g/l.)
About the estate:
A winery located about ten kilometers south of Colmar. Antoine Moltès began selling his first wines in 1925, and his son Roland explored the terroirs. Settling here 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 portfolio.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2026 guide) 93/100
About the wine:
Its Gewürztraminer version is very impressive, with its well-defined structure and easily drinkable sweetness.
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