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Valentin Zusslin - Gewurztraminer Bollenberg La Chapelle 2013

Name: Valentin Zusslin - Gewürztraminer Bollenberg La Chapelle 2013
Brand: Valentin Zusslin
Rating: 3.2 (5 reviews)

Alsace|White wine|Organic

3.2/5 (5 customers)

90/100

Robert Parker

15,5/20

RVF

15/20

Bettane & Desseauve

“Grown on a sunny, slightly windy plot adjacent to the chapel, the 2013 Gewurztraminer Bollenberg La Chapelle is crisp, fresh, and quite complex on the nose, blending subtle fruit aromas—such as pineapple and lemon—with spicy notes of white pepper. Full-bodied, intense, and well-structured, this completely dry Gewurztraminer—remarkably fresh and well-structured—exhibits the same purity and crispness as the other whites from this sublime estate. Still very young and with a briny finish, this Traminer balances the variety’s spicy character with its ripe fruit. Marie Zusslin particularly recommends it with Asian cuisine. ” (Wine Advocate 2015 – Robert Parker)

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Estate

Valentin Zusslin

Vintage

Gewurztraminer Bollenberg La Chapelle

Vintage

2013

Designation

Alsace

Region

Alsace

Grape Varieties

100% Gewurztraminer

Regions

clay-limestone soils

Viticulture

Certified organic and biodynamic

Alcohol content

14%

Residual sugars

4.8 g/L

Organic

Yes

Eye

straw-yellow color with golden highlights

Nose

aromas of orange marmalade with hints of cumin, dried rose, nutmeg, and honey.

Palate

A smooth attack. Freshness and liveliness on the mid-palate. Notes of cardamom, lemongrass, cinnamon, minerality, and quince.

Serve

at 10-12°C

Drink starting at

2016

Drink before

2020

Food and Wine Pairings

It pairs well with spicy dishes and strong cheeses, monkfish with saffron or curry, exotic dishes (sweet and savory), as well as bouillabaisse or tuna Provençal-style

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Bettane & Desseauve

Wine rated (2016 guide) 15/20 (Very good wine)

About the wine:

Aromas of flowers and exotic fruits; elegant; the palate tastes almost dry, which is a welcome characteristic for this grape variety and brings out its minerality; it has a fairly high alcohol content but is well-balanced with a peppery finish.

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Wine rated (2015 guide) 90/100 (Excellent wine)

Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker—The Wine Advocate)

About the wine:

Grown on a sunny, slightly windy plot adjacent to the chapel, the 2013 Gewurztraminer Bollenberg La Chapelle presents a very clean, fresh, and fairly complex nose, blending subtle fruit aromas—such as pineapple and lemon—with spicy notes of white pepper. Full-bodied, intense, and well-structured, this completely dry Gewurztraminer—remarkably fresh and well-structured—exhibits the same purity and crispness as the other whites from this sublime estate. Still very young and with a briny finish, this Traminer balances the variety’s spicy character with its ripe fruit. Marie Zusslin particularly recommends it with Asian cuisine.

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide to the Best Wines of France

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

Wine rated (2016 guide) 15,5/20 (Good wine)

Rated Estate (2021 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:

The work of Jean-Paul and Marie Zusslin, who carry on the family winemaking tradition dating back to 1691, has been exemplary for several years now. Based in Orschwihr, on a beautiful vineyard, they form a passionate, charismatic duo dedicated to a job well done. And they’re taking on more and more projects: designing a new bottle, installing dozens of beehives and birdhouses in the vineyards…. Each has their own role: Marie handles marketing, while Jean-Paul works in the vineyards and the cellar. Biodynamic viticulture since 1997, meticulous winemaking, and precise aging sum up the work of this leading estate, where a plot-by-plot approach is ever-present, even in the crémants. The excellence of their lineup suggests they may move up in our rankings!

James Suckling

Rated "Recommended"

Customer Rating

3.2/5

based on 5 reviews