Paul Ginglinger Gewurztraminer Grand Cru Eichberg 2018

Type: White
Country: France
Region: Alsace
Grape Variety: 100% Gewurztraminer
Viticulture: Biodynamic | Certified Organic

Climate: Cool to moderate continental climate
Terroir: The wine comes from the place called Oberer Striebicher, in the heart of the Grand Cru. This small marl-sandstone plot spreads out on a gentle slope facing East/South-East and gives a unique identity to Gewurztraminer
Winemaking: Manual harvest. Reception of the grapes with a gravity approach, long and gentle pneumatic pressing to select the best juices. Fermentation takes place over several weeks followed by maturation on fine lees for 8 months in casks

Color: Golden yellow
Nose: Aromas of rose, and papaya, but the character of the Eichberg is expressed intensely, with a powerful spicy component (white pepper, ginger, clove)
Palate: A broad, very dense and virile balance, rich but without heaviness, and a beautiful mineral imprint that carries the finish far

About the Winery:
Domaine Paul Ginglinger is a family-owned estate located in Eguisheim, a fairytale village just south of Colmar with a long winemaking history. The village is dominated by two grand cru vineyards, Eichberg and Pfersigberg.

Founded in 1610, it is now in the hands of Michel Ginglinger, who represents the 13th generation of the family. The domaine covers 12 ha of vineyards planted to pinot noir, pinot blanc, gewürztraminer, riesling, pinot gris, muscat and sylvaner. The average vine age is 30 years.

The production is certified organic. Michel uses no chemical pesticides or mineral fertilisers, preferring to allow the plants to find their own equilibrium. The result is concentrated, balanced wines with great purity and terroir character from village wines up to the Grands Crus.