Domaine Barmès-Buecher - Alsace - Rosenberg Gewurztraminer - White - 2022

Wine:

The 2022 white Alsace Rosenberg Gewurztraminer showcases masterful handling of the varietal, with refined notes of rose, white pepper, and lychee. The palate offers a dry, tangy wine that is subtly fruity, mouthwatering, and perfectly balanced. A beautiful terroir-driven wine, ideal for pairing with aged cheeses, shellfish, or cooked fish dishes. A Selection Committee favorite, rated 94/100.

Vinification:

Hand harvested on September 13, 2022. Fermentation with indigenous yeasts. Aged 1.5 months on total lees and 4.5 months on fine lees in vats. Bottling in March 2023. Residual sugar: 21.4 g/l.
0.61-hectare plot, sandstone clay-limestone soil, east-facing, vines averaging 24 years old. Average production of 3,722 bottles.

Certified organic and biodynamic wine.

Color:

Bright pale yellow.

Nose:

Pure and refined, very typical Gewurztraminer, with beautiful rose notes and a hint of lychee.

Palate:

On the palate, the wine is dry, acidic, subtly fruity, very salivating and perfectly balanced.

Temperature:

Serve between 10 and 12°C in a large glass.

Food and wine pairing:

Shellfish, sea bream ceviche, lightly spiced Asian cuisine, cooked fish, aged cheese, mango carpaccio.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2029, and even longer for enthusiasts.

A jewel of Alsace with 3 stars in the Guide RVF, Domaine Barmès-Buecher is renowned for its consistency and exceptional quality. Under the meticulous care of Maxime Barmès and his sister Sophie, the estate produces wines of remarkable character from the terroirs of Wettolsheim, southwest of Colmar. The vineyard spans 17 hectares, including three prestigious Grands Crus—Hengst, Pfersigberg, and Steingrubler—as well as high-quality lieux-dits like Rosenberg.

Practicing biodynamic farming since 1998, the estate employs indigenous yeast fermentations on the lees, followed by extended aging, resulting in wines of outstanding caliber. Honest, expressive, and utterly delicious, they showcase the true potential of these celebrated terroirs.