Domaine Albert Mann - Alsace Grand Cru - Gewurztraminer Furstentum Grand Cru - White - 2022

Wine:

Pure and perfectly ripe, the 2022 Alsace Grand Cru Gewurztraminer Furstentum White opens with intense floral aromas—delicate rose, exotic fruit, and a touch of pepper—lifted by a refined mineral backbone. With 45g/L of residual sugar, this wine is both rich and elegant, concentrated yet remarkably poised. It strikes a perfect balance between power and freshness, offering a masterclass in harmony. The finish brings gentle bitterness, soft spice, and a hint of pastry-like sweetness, all wrapped in vibrant freshness and complexity. A dazzling showcase of Gewurztraminer’s potential on this sun-drenched limestone Grand Cru. Ideal with duck foie gras terrine or line-caught sea bass carpaccio with yuzu. Rated 98/100 by Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate.

Vinification:

Hand harvested. Pneumatic pressing. Natural fermentation. Aged on fine lees.
Residual sugars: 45g/L.

Color:

Bright golden yellow.

Nose:

A magnificent aromatic freshness with notes of spices, white pepper and passion fruit.

Palate:

A touch of exotic character weaves through this dense and complex structure—concentrated yet lifted by a subtle bitterness, all held in perfect balance.

Temperature:

Serve at 10 to 12°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Appetiser with mature Munster cheese from Alsace on a delicate slice of toasted bread, goose or duck foie gras terrine, pear and apple tart, rose, raspberry and lychee Ispahan macaroon.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2032

A benchmark for Alsatian excellence, Albert Mann is one of the region’s finest estates, producing biodynamic wines of remarkable precision and depth.

Jacky Barthelmé and his son Antoine—who now leads the estate—have a masterful touch with both whites and reds. The great terroirs of Alsace resonate with new energy here, giving rise to wines of singular identity and striking emotional power. Their clarity, finesse, and drinkability make them essential references for serious wine lovers.

The estate’s rise reached a milestone recently with Alsace’s first-ever 100-point Parker score—for its Pinot Noir. And the rest of the range more than holds its own.

With 3 stars in the French wine guide RVF, Albert Mann now stands among the very best.