Medaille Gewurztraminer
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2026
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Munster cheese, spicy Thai curry, foie gras
✨ Technical Specifications
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.
🍾 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%