Domaine Ostertag - Gewurztraminer Fronholz 2015
16,5/20
Bettane & Desseauve
92/100
Wine Enthusiast
Although it couldn't be labeled a "Vendanges Tardives" (by a mere 0.1 degree!), the 2015 Gewurztraminer Fronholz has all the hallmarks of a great Vendanges Tardives: aromatic concentration, rich flavor, and savory depth, with that salty, airy finish that defines this terroir. Delicious!
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Eye
golden yellow dress
Nose
with notes of mirabelle plum and pineapple, accented by a hint of ginger
Palate
Rich, delicate, and savory. A finish of peach skin and honey, light and briny
Serve
at 8-10°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2017
Drink before
2032
Food and wine pairings
It’s perfect as an aperitif or paired with foie gras, turkey with chestnuts...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated wine (2017 guide) 16.5/20 (2013 vintage) (Benchmark wine)
Rated estate (2020 guide): 4 stars (Producers of the very highest quality, the pride of French viticulture)
About the estate:
André Ostertag is one of the region’s most endearing winemakers. A staunch advocate of biodynamics who is constantly re-evaluating his winemaking practices, he tends his beautiful vineyards on the Fronholz and the Muenchberg Grand Cru with the utmost care. The range is a delight from start to finish, as the estate is one of the very best specialists in Pinot Gris, which he produces with a success rarely seen in Alsace, notably the splendid Muenchberg A360P cuvée, whose curious name comes from the parcel’s cadastral designation… Arthur, André’s son, returned to the estate in 2016 and vinified the 2017 vintage with his father before taking the reins alone in 2018, as André stepped back a bit. The new Les-Jardins range now replaces the previous Barriques and Cuvée-d’Epfig ranges and encompasses all grape varieties.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated estate (2022 guide) 3*Stars (These represent the pinnacle of French winemaking. The finest terroirs cultivated by the greatest winemakers. Tasting their wine is always a magical experience)
About the estate:
2018 marked a turning point for the estate with Arthur, André Ostertag’s son, taking the reins. With a sensitivity to white wines as keen as his father’s, he began making his mark as early as 2016 and is injecting new energy into the estate, with a revamped team that will gradually take shape. The family cultivates beautiful plots in the Zellberg and Fronholz terroirs, on the Muenchberg Grand Cru, not to mention Clos Mathis on the Hagel in Ribeauvillé. Any Alsace enthusiast should know this estate, whose wines offer great pleasure. The aging potential of all the vintages is undeniable, yet the fruit remains immediately accessible in the Jardins range, for example. This is the result of twenty years of biodynamic vineyard management, complemented by consistently precise and pure winemaking.
Wine Enthusiast
Wine rated (2016 guide) 92/100 (2013 vintage)
Rated estate (2022 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
James Suckling
Rated estate (2019 guide) Recommended
Customer rating
4/5
based on 2 reviews
Review by Mr. DENIS B. Posted on January 10, 2024
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Review by Mr. BERNARD M. Published on March 21, 2018
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