Gewurztraminer Stegreben Rorschwihr Cuvee Anne Marie Sgn
⏳ Drinking Window
2018 - 2045
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Blue cheese, foie gras, apricot tart
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the historic village of Rorschwihr, where viticulture has flourished since the Roman era, this rare Selection de Grains Nobles (SGN) is a monument to Alsatian winemaking patience. The 'Stegreben' lieu-dit, characterized by its complex clay-limestone soils, provides a perfect stage for Gewurztraminer to achieve sublime expression. Named 'Cuvee Anne Marie', this liquid gold is produced only in exceptional vintages when noble rot (Botrytis cinerea) develops perfectly. The grapes are meticulously harvested by hand in successive passes to select only the most shriveled, sugar-concentrated berries. In keeping with the Rolly Gassmann philosophy, the wine undergoes a slow, natural fermentation and extensive cellar aging, resulting in an incredibly rich, viscous masterpiece. It balances opulent notes of lychee, candied ginger, honey, and exotic spices with a vibrant, terroir-driven acidity that prevents the intense sweetness from ever feeling heavy.
🍾 About the Producer
Formed in 1967 through the marriage of two historic viticultural lineages whose roots in the region trace back to 1611 and 1676, Domaine Rolly Gassmann is situated in the village of Rorschwihr in Alsace, France. Today managed by Pierre Gassmann and his family, the estate stewards over 50 hectares planted across an intricate mosaic of distinct geological terroirs with a deep commitment to sustainable and biodynamic principles. The domaine is renowned for its patient philosophy of aging wines in bottle for years or even decades prior to commercial release, allowing them to attain remarkable maturity and harmony. They are internationally celebrated for their opulent, off-dry and sweet white wines—most notably expressive Riesling, Pinot Gris, and Gewurztraminer cuvées alongside legendary Vendanges Tardives and Sélection de Grains Nobles.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Gewurztraminer