Tradition Gewurztraminer
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Typically best enjoyed within 1 to 5 years from the vintage to fully appreciate its vibrant, primary aromatic profile.
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Spicy Thai curry, strong Munster cheese, Peking duck
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The Tradition Gewurztraminer from Cave du Vieil-Armand is a classic expression of Alsace's most flamboyant grape variety, grown in the sunny, sheltered foothills of the southern Vosges Mountains near the historic Hartmannswillerkopf battlefield. This terroir, rich in granite and silt, coaxes intense aromatic complexity from the vines. Historically, Gewurztraminer has been celebrated in Alsace for its exotic, perfume-like qualities. The winemakers at Vieil-Armand employ traditional, temperature-controlled fermentation to preserve the grape's delicate, highly volatile aromatic compounds, resulting in a wine that beautifully balances rich, off-dry tropical fruit flavors with a characteristic touch of spice.
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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.