
2015 Lucien Albrecht Gewürztraminer Grand Cru Spiegel, Alsace
92 Points - Wine Enthusiast
Winemaker Notes
The 2015 Gewurztraminer Grand Cru Spiegel presents a gold yellow color with silver tints. On the nose there is an explosion of nutmeg and cinnamon aromas that are highlighted by exotic fruits notes. The palate it is soft and round complemented by a refined acidity.
Food Pairing Notes
Temperature of service: 46˚–50˚ F
Wine Specs
Vintage
2015
Varietal
Gewürztraminer
Appellation
Alsace
Acid
2.96 g/L
Residual Sugar
34 g/L
Alcohol %
13.5
Wine Enthusiast
92
Production Notes
To craft our Grands Crus, we use perfectly ripe and healthy grapes from carefully cultivated and selected vineyards. The yields are low and the vineyards are generally planted with old vines. For these wines we focus on terroir or vineyard expressions that influence the aromas, composition and true character of each Grand Cru.
Vineyard Notes
The 2015 vintage began with a very mild spring, followed by high temperatures in June and July. There were a few episodes of sever drough but overall the vintage was near perfect with excellent ripening on the vine. The wines from produced from this vineage showcase an exceptional balance of alcohol, residual sugar and acidity.