Gewurztraminer Vieilles Vignes
⏳ Drinking Window
2023 - 2028
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Classic Munster cheese, spicy Thai or Sichuan cuisine, and rich foie gras or duck terrine.
✨ Technical Specifications
Wolfberger, established in 1902 in the medieval town of Eguisheim—the historical cradle of Alsatian viticulture—is a pioneer in the region. This Gewurztraminer 'Vieilles Vignes' is crafted from old vines whose deep root systems tap into Alsace's complex mosaic of limestone and clay soils. These ancient vines yield smaller, highly concentrated berries, resulting in a wine of remarkable intensity. Gewurztraminer, literally meaning 'spiced Traminer,' is celebrated for its opulent, exotic profile. Traditionally fermented in temperature-controlled tanks to preserve its vibrant primary aromas, this wine showcases the classic Alsatian style: a sensory tapestry of lychee, rose petals, and warm baking spices like ginger and nutmeg, balanced by a rich, textured 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.