Cuvee Saint Leon IX Gewurztraminer
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2028
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Strong washed-rind cheeses such as Munster, moderately spicy Asian dishes like Thai green curry, and rich foie gras or duck pâté.
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the historic cooperative of Wolfberger in Eguisheim, the cradle of Alsatian viticulture, the Cuvée Saint Léon IX Gewurztraminer pays homage to Pope Leo IX, who was born in Eguisheim in 1002. Crafted from 100% Gewurztraminer grown on the region's signature clay-limestone soils, this wine embodies the opulent, aromatic style of Alsace. The grapes undergo gentle pressing and temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel to preserve their intense primary aromas. The resulting wine is rich and expressive, showcasing classic notes of lychee, passion fruit, rose petals, and exotic baking spices, balanced by a characteristic touch of residual sweetness and a textured, round mouthfeel.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1902 in the historic medieval village of Eguisheim, Wolfberger began as the Cave Coopérative Vinicole d'Eguisheim, among the pioneering winegrower unions of Alsace. Today, the cooperative unites over 300 member families cultivating roughly 1,200 hectares spanning across the Haut-Rhin and Bas-Rhin, including holdings across 15 Grand Cru sites such as Pfersigberg, Eichberg, and Rangen. Viticultural parcels traverse diverse geological foundations—ranging from classic limestone-clay and marl to fractured granite and steep volcanic scree—sheltered by the rain shadow of the Vosges Mountains. Viticulture adheres to rigorous sustainable guidelines through HVE Level 3 and Agri-Confiance certifications, complemented by dedicated certified-organic bottlings. Wolfberger has cemented its international reputation as both an innovator and benchmark producer of AOC Crémant d'Alsace, alongside precision-led still varietals. Its benchmark wines range from vibrant Riesling and Gewurztraminer Vieilles Vignes to richly concentrated Vendanges Tardives and botrytized Sélection de Grains Nobles.