Gewurtztraminer 'Hengst' Vignoble Des 2 Lunes 2017

The Gewurztraminer ‘Hengst’ from the biodynamic estate Vignoble des 2 Lunes is a full-bodied and rich expression of the prestigious Alsace vineyard ‘Hengst’ and the Gewurztraminer grape, an aromatic variety with pink berries that reaches its qualitative peak in Alsace. The ‘Hengst’ plot is one of the most renowned and celebrated Grand Cru vineyards in the region, located near the village of Wintzenheim, just a short distance from the charming city of Colmar. Gewurztraminer occupies more than half of the total vineyard area of this Grand Cru, one of the southernmost in Alsace, characterized by a rather dry microclimate that promotes the full ripening of the grapes cultivated here.

Vignoble des 2 Lunes ‘Hengst’ Gewurztraminer is an interpretation of the aromatic variety grown under organic and biodynamic practices. Specifically, the vineyard is planted on soils with a high limestone content, situated at an altitude of about 300 meters above sea level. The grapes, rigorously hand-harvested, are vinified as white wine through gentle pressing and subsequent spontaneous alcoholic fermentation of the must in stainless steel tanks. The subsequent aging phase takes place in oak barrels, where the wine rests for several months before final bottling.

The Gewurztraminer Vignoble des 2 Lunes ‘Hengst’ is of an intense and consistent golden-yellow color. Aromatic notes of lychee, pineapple, apricot, citrus zest, honey, rose petals, licorice, dried fruit, and herbs emerge decisively and complexly from the glass. On the palate, it is full and structured, soft and rich, with a persistent and balanced finish where the sweet aromatic sensations felt on the nose return.