Domaine Josmeyer Alsace Gewurztraminer Grand Cru Hengst

Domaine Josmeyer SAMAIN Riesling Grand Cru Hengst Alsace from France, Alsace, Hengst by Josmeyer Zesty/Aromatic Dry Whites (12 x 75 cl)

Elegance and class in a bottle. The scent of roses introduces this firm, dry Riesling, followed by peach and mineral shadings on a harmonious framework. Very pretty, with moderate length on the finish. (12 x 75 cl)

Mid gold. Understated power and weight on the nose with underlying, ripe, old vine character. Fine palate weight and structure with impressive acidity and serious style, which should keep it ageing well. Long and fine. (12 x 75 cl)

Classically structured with delightful spice on the nose and dry but well-fruited flavours (12 x 75 cl)

Yellow gold. Intense and ripe varietal nose with hints of exotic spice. Broad and ripe palate balanced with impressive acidity. (12 x 75 cl)

The renowned house of Josmeyer was founded in 1854 in Wintzenheim and has been in unbroken family ownership for 5 generations. Grapes are sourced from there own 23 hectares of vineyards, which include some four hectares of the renowned Grands Crus Hengst and Brand. In addition Josmeyer have long term contracts for grapes from a further 12 hectares which are worked to the strict Josmeyer principles. The vines are pruned hard and yields are kept well below the average for Alsace. There is a minimal chemical treatment and grass is grown between the rows to restrict yields and encourage the roots deeper into the subsoil. The vineyards are currently being run under the Lutte Raisonnee scheme but the family have experimented siuccessfully with Biodynamie and are moving resolutely towards conversion of all their sources of grape supply to a fully biodynamic regime. All grapes are handpicked and then whole-bunch pressed prior to fermentation in stainless steel tanks. Only natural yeasts are employed and both chaptalization and malolactic fermentation are avoided so as to ensure that the natural balance of each wine is preserved and the vintage and vineyard differences are emphasised (12 x 75 cl)

Gold coloured, this wine has a beautiful aromatic complexity , fresh grapes, pineapple and foral aromas are typical of the grape variety. On palate this Grand Cru is rich, fleshy, and robust with exotic fruit flavours.

Clean, lean and lively, this limey steel-edged wine is richly textured with soft stylish acids to balance the ripe fruit. (12 x 75 cl)

A dry white wine, heady and full-bodied (12 x 75 cl)