Medaille Gewurztraminer
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Typically best enjoyed within 2–7 years from vintage release.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Munster cheese, spicy Thai curry, foie gras
✨ wine.spec_sheet
Sourced from the sun-drenched, south-facing slopes of the southern Alsace wine route near the historic Hartmannswillerkopf battlefield, the Medaille Gewurztraminer from Cave du Vieil-Armand is a vibrant tribute to Alsatian viticulture. The name 'Medaille' celebrates the cooperative's long-standing tradition of award-winning excellence in regional competitions. Grown on complex soils of granite, clay, and silt, this Gewurztraminer benefits from a unique microclimate that coaxes out the grape's signature exotic aromatics. The winemakers employ traditional cool fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats to preserve the intense floral and spicy characteristics of the grape, resulting in a rich, off-dry white wine that captures the opulent spirit of Alsace.
🍾 wine.about_producer
Established in 1959 at the foot of the historic Hartmannswillerkopf battlefield in Wuenheim, France, the Cave du Vieil-Armand is the southernmost wine cooperative in Alsace. Drawing from unique terroirs characterized by granite and silt soils, the winery is celebrated for its precise, expressive Crémant d'Alsace sparkling wines, including the Bienvenue Brut and Chateau Ollwiller expressions, the latter sourced from one of the region's few historic castle estates. Committed to sustainable winegrowing, they produce an elegant range of traditional Alsatian varietals, from mineral-driven Sylvaner to rich Pinot Gris and Chardonnay. The estate is located at 1 Route de Cernay, 68500 Wuenheim, Alsace, France, and their official website is https://www.cave-vieil-armand.com.