Gewurztraminer Vendanges Tardives
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2035
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
foie gras, Munster cheese, spicy Asian cuisine
✨ Technical Specifications
Crafted by the historic southern Alsace cooperative, the Vieil-Armand Gewurztraminer Vendanges Tardives represents the pinnacle of late-harvest winemaking. The name 'Vieil-Armand' itself pays tribute to the Hartmannswillerkopf, a nearby World War I battlefield, lending a poignant historical depth to the region's viticulture. This sweet, opulent wine is produced only in exceptional years when autumn conditions allow the Gewurztraminer grapes to overripen on the vine, often developing the coveted noble rot (Botrytis cinerea). Grown on the sun-drenched, mineral-rich slopes of the Vosges foothills, the grapes are meticulously hand-harvested weeks after the main harvest. The resulting wine is a luscious, golden elixir showcasing the intense aromatic complexity of the terroir, marked by exotic fruits, rose petals, and sweet spices.
🍾 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