Muscat Goldert Grand Cru – Kobrand Wine & Spirits

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France
Alsace

Goldert Vineyard’s slope is oriented east, southeast and enjoys an appreciable amount of sunshine at a considerable altitude for Alsace of between 820 feet and 1150 feet. The vineyard benefits from late maturation, guaranteeing wines with well-balanced acidity. Zind-Humbrecht’s dedication to terroir expression guides all winemaking practices, which include extended pressing cycles, abbreviated clarification cycles (to retain natural yeasts and proteins in the must), natural malolactic fermentation and extended aging on the lees. The wine is aged 18 months in 40-year-old French barrels.

Tasting Note

The intense nose clearly displays the vineyard character. The expected exotic fruits and floral aromas are joined by minerality that shows the strong limestone influence. The palate is vibrant, racy and zesty, with a fantastic crisp finish.

Technical Data

GRAPES: 90% Muscat d'Alsace, 10% Muscat Ottonel

APPELLATION: Vin d'Alsace

AGING: 18 months in 40-year-old French barrels

Unique Selling Points

Certified Organic and Biodynamic
Reference-point expression of this rare dry wine
Unbroken winemaking lineage in Alsace since 1620
95 points Suckling, 94 points Vinous

Good wine is made by people who actually do everything they say they are doing.

Olivier Humbrecht MW, Winemaker

Vineyard Details

Goldert Vineyard

Domaine Zind-Humbrecht's 2.2-acre Goldert Grand Cru Vineyard is the only site in Alsace where the geological substratum is composed solely of marine oolithic limestone. The soil is deep and relatively rich. At a considerable altitude for Alsace of between 820 feet and 1150 feet, Goldert Vineyard’s slope is oriented east, southeast and enjoys an appreciable amount of sunshine (around 1370 hours from April to September). The vineyard benefits from late maturation, guaranteeing wines with well-balanced acidity.

About the Grape

Moscato Bianco / Muscat d’Alsace

Shows exotic aromas of tropical fruits, flowers, rose petals and citrus blossoms, and bright, clean fresh grape flavors, with a note of acidity. Sweet and fortified wines show honey and caramel notes.

Muscat Ottonel

Muscat Ottonel is the most delicate member of the Vitis Vinifera Muscat family in terms of color, aroma and flavor. Sensitive to noble rot, Muscat Ottonel is often used in late harvest or dessert wines.