Gewurztraminer Essentiel | Freyburger

Gewurztraminer Essentiel | Freyburger

Sale price€18,00
White
Alsace (FR)
AOC Alsace
Gewürztraminer
Enjoy it within 5 years
13% ABV
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Production and refinement

The Gewürztraminer Essentiel comes from flatland parcels with sandy and marl soils, from vineyards aged 25–40 years. Organic management involves manual work and respect for biodiversity. Harvesting is manual and selective, carefully picking only healthy, fully ripe bunches. The flatland location ensures fresh and aromatic grapes, with low yields to enhance the concentration of aromas.

Winemaking takes place in stainless steel tanks to preserve freshness and aromas. The approach focuses on temperature-controlled fermentations to highlight the typicity of the Gewürztraminer without intrusive additions. The very limited production (only 650 bottles per year) allows for meticulous quality control.

Organoleptic analysis

Visual exam

The wine shows a beautiful deep straw-yellow color, clear and bright.

Olfactory examination

On the nose, it is expressive and refined, with aromas of citrus, grapefruit, exotic fruits, rose, and delicate spices. The complexity is elegant and long-lasting.

Tasting

On the palate, the entry is fresh and generous, balanced between acidity and aromatic intensity. It is fruity, crisp, and zesty, with a long, fresh, and mineral finish.

Contents index

From the vineyard to the table: discover our wine

Ready for a journey to discover Gewurztraminer Essentiel | Freyburger ? We will now take you to delve deeper into every aspect of this exceptional wine through three key sections:

Cellar

Come and learn about the history and values ​​of the winery which passionately grows and transforms grapes into wine

Territory

Immerse yourself in the land that gives life to these unique grapes, discovering the climate and terroir that influence its character

Pairings

Get expert advice on the perfect pairings that will enhance both the wine and your meal

The winery

Country: France

Region: Alsace

Hectares of vineyards: 8

Freyburger

A family-owned estate located in Ammerschwihr, in the heart of the Route des Vins d’Alsace, between Colmar and Kaysersberg. The Freyburger family has been cultivating the land for four generations, passing down passion, knowledge, and a deep respect for the terroir. Since 2019, the entire 8.5-hectare vineyard has been certified organic, reflecting the family’s commitment to sustainability and grape quality.

Nathalie and Christophe manage the vineyards with gentle, nature-respecting methods, favoring limited and targeted interventions: the vineyard is grassed every other row, the under-row is maintained manually or mechanically, and pest control is carried out using copper, sulfur, and natural infusions such as nettle, horsetail, and comfrey, applied in calibrated doses according to climatic conditions. This approach allows the roots to develop freely, enhancing the quality and complexity of the grapes.

Freyburger

The symbol of the Domaine, the dragonfly, represents elegance, finesse, purity, and harmony with nature—values reflected in every bottle produced. Harvesting is 100% manual, allowing for careful selection of the grapes and ensuring perfectly healthy and ripe fruit, in line with the constant care devoted to the vineyards throughout the year.

Domaine Freyburger combines tradition and innovation: while respecting the history of the region and ancestral winemaking methods, the family continually explores new ways to best express the character of their wines. The house’s Crémants are thus the result of a balance between terroir, biodiversity, and family passion, capable of conveying elegance, freshness, and finesse in every glass.

Region and territory

Extraordinary soil variability for unique wines.

Alsace

Extraordinary soil variability for unique wines.

Alsace

Extraordinary soil variability for unique wines.

Alsace

Alsace is arguably the most famous French wine region in the world for white wines. It's a strip of land bordering Germany, historically contested between the two countries. Almost exclusively white grapes are cultivated here (including some of the most aromatic in the world: Gewürztraminer and Riesling) with which various styles of wines are produced. The only representative of red grapes in Alsace is Pinot Noir.

The climate is semi-continental due to its exceptional geographical location. The vineyards are shielded from oceanic influences by the Vosges massif, mostly facing south to southeast. The vines benefit from a dry microclimate, allowing for a long vine cycle and quality ripening of white grapes. A peculiarity of the region is the rapid variability of soils: an alternation of granite and limestone, with a myriad of solutions involving clay, schists, and gypsum, capable of offering the grape varieties much more subtle and intense aromatic nuances, fruity and mineral. Riesling, Gewürztraminer, Muscat d'Alsace, Pinot Gris, and Blanc for white berries, as well as Pinot Noir, are cultivated here.

Alsace is divided into two departments: Bas-Rhin, with Strasbourg as its capital, the northernmost area, and Haut-Rhin, to the south.

Upper Rhine

The Upper and Lower Rhine are two very different territories in terms of geographical, climatic, and cultural characteristics, and they are geographically separated by the eponymous river, which flows through several European countries. The Upper Rhine extends into Alsace, Switzerland, and Germany and is characterized by a continental climate particularly favorable to viticulture. This area, between Bergheim and Mulhouse, is the most suitable for viticulture, containing two-thirds of Alsace's vineyards.

The variability of the soils in the Upper Rhine, with an alternation of granite, limestone, and a myriad of combinations of clay, schists, and gypsum, offers the grape varieties subtle and intense aromatic nuances, both fruity and mineral.

Here, the dry and sunny autumns allow for the maximum concentration of sugars and aromatic substances in the grapes, with the possibility of late harvesting to produce Sélection de Grains Nobles, an incredibly fragrant and aromatic wine.
The most suitable area for viticulture in Alsace

Recommended pairings and dishes

Matching by concordance

By analogy, its residual sugar can be leveraged to pair with aromatic and gently sweet dishes, such as fruit preparations, lightly sweet-and-sour sauces, or fresh cheeses, highlighting the wine’s complementary flavors. The aromatic profile of the dishes should be equally expressive and broad.

Matching by contrast

The balance between intense aromatics and freshness makes this Gewürztraminer ideal for savory and rich dishes: it contrasts the richness of the food, creating a harmonious and surprising pairing.

It pairs well with

Spiced dishes, fish and shellfish, white meats, medium- and long-aged cheeses, Alsatian choucroute, and fruit-based desserts.

Matching by concordance

By analogy, its residual sugar can be leveraged to pair with aromatic and gently sweet dishes, such as fruit preparations, lightly sweet-and-sour sauces, or fresh cheeses, highlighting the wine’s complementary flavors. The aromatic profile of the dishes should be equally expressive and broad.

Matching by contrast

The balance between intense aromatics and freshness makes this Gewürztraminer ideal for savory and rich dishes: it contrasts the richness of the food, creating a harmonious and surprising pairing.

It pairs well with

Spiced dishes, fish and shellfish, white meats, medium- and long-aged cheeses, Alsatian choucroute, and fruit-based desserts.

Fondue

A true delight for the palate, fragrant and intense: a dense cream made by melting cheese in a double boiler, blended with cream and egg yolks. It is served very hot, optionally topped with slices of white truffle.

Baked apples

An end of the meal—or a delightful afternoon snack—sweet, light, delicate, and easily digestible, yet just as flavorful as other desserts. Healthy and wholesome, they are prepared with cinnamon, raisins, and brown sugar.

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