Gewurztraminer Roche Roulée 2021 – Kobrand Wine & Spirits

Overview / 2021 / 2018

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France / Vins D'Alsace

This wine originates from the gravelly valley floor in Turckheim. These vineyards enjoy a warm microclimate and relatively dry conditions through summer. The Gewurztraminer grape variety can develop intense flavour in this type of vineyard, however, in these very old massal selections, we noticed that the wine actually show a much more complex spicy floral aromatic typicity, much less perfumy than modern clones. Despite being on a valley floor, it does enjoy longer hours of sunshine in the evening, being far from the mountains, the shadow of the Vosges reaches the vines later. The change of climate allows us to pick these grapes slightly earlier, and therefore achieving much drier style more regularly. In 2021, the crop was very small.so there is a concentration in this wine, but also great acidity. The fermentation was fast and the wine finished completely dry.

Harvest Note

2021 was a challenging vintage which resulted in small volumes of extraordinary wines. The frost of April 6th significantly reduced the final harvest volumes. June & July saw heavy rains leading to rapid growth but unfortunately mildew also. August and September were sunny and dry, with harvest from September 15th to October 2nd. The small crop fermented quickly, alcohols were below usual levels, and all wines fermented completey dry.

Tasting Note

Pale bright color, the nose is already very expressive and aromatic, showing intense floral, and exotic notes. It is not an over aromatic wine and it does exhibit a nice complexity with spicy aromas developing as the wine opens up. The palate has medium power and does show a nice acidity on the finish. It is an enjoyable wine and very easy to drink finishing dry with a sapid acidity.

Technical Data

GRAPES: 100% Gewurztraminer

APPELLATION: Alsace AOC

PH: 3.7

ACIDITY: 3.4 g/l

ABV: 14.40%

AGING: 12 months in large foudres

MALOLACTIC FERMENTATION: Yes

RESIDUAL SUGAR: 3.1 g/l

Unique Selling Points

Certified Organic and Biodynamic
Roche series wines offer specific terroir interpretations at accessible pricing
Unbroken winemaking lineage in Alsace since 1620
92 points Suckling

Good wine is made by people who actually do everything they say they are doing.

Olivier Humbrecht M.W., Winemaker

About the Grape

Gewürztraminer

Gewürztraminer has unmistakably heady intensity of fragrance, with pungent aromas of litchis, tropical fruits and rose petals. Its flavors are ample, fruity and spicy rather than complex.