Cuvee du Vieil Armand Gewurztraminer
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2027
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Spicy Thai curry, Munster cheese, roasted duck
✨ Technical Specifications
The Cuv ee du Vieil Armand Gewurztraminer is a vibrant tribute to the dramatic history and unique terroir of southern Alsace. Named after the historic Hartmannswillerkopf battlefield—known locally as Vieil Armand—this wine is crafted from grapes grown on the sunny foothills where granite, limestone, and silt soils converge. This complex geological mosaic imparts a distinct mineral backbone to the naturally opulent Gewurztraminer grape. Historically, Gewurztraminer has been celebrated in Alsace for its intense, exotic character. The winemakers coax out the grape's signature aromatics of lychee, damask rose, and sweet baking spices through careful temperature-controlled fermentation. The resulting wine is rich, slightly off-dry, and beautifully balanced, capturing both the resilience of the region's history and the expressive warmth of its terroir.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1958 at the foot of the historic Hartmannswillerkopf hill—known in French as the Vieil Armand—Cave du Vieil-Armand is a distinguished cooperative estate situated in the southern Alsace village of Wuenheim. Drawing upon an extraordinary mosaic of terroirs, including the historic vineyards of Château d'Ollwiller, the estate unites dedicated local winegrowers committed to authentic regional craftsmanship and sustainable viticulture. The winery is renowned for its versatile portfolio spanning classic still Alsace AOC varietals such as Sylvaner and Pinot Gris, elegant traditional-method Crémants d'Alsace, and artisanal fruit brandies and liqueurs, all characterized by their expressive aromatic purity and crisp structural balance.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Gewurztraminer
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
13.5-14%