Gewurztraminer Kaefferkopf | Freyburger

Gewurztraminer Kaefferkopf | Freyburger

Sale price€27,00
White
Alsace (FR)
AOC Alsace Grand Cru
Gewürztraminer 100%
Enjoy it within 10 years
14% ABV
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Production and refinement

The grapes, grown organically, come from the Grand Cru Kaefferkopf, the oldest Grand Cru in Alsace, located on south/southeast-facing slopes with granite and limestone soils. The parcels are between 25 and 45 years old. Organic vineyard management includes manual harvesting, controlled yields, careful selection of bunches, and attention to optimal ripeness, ensuring healthy and concentrated grapes. About 40% of the vines are on coteaux and slopes, while the remaining 60% are in flat areas, contributing to the wine’s complexity.

Winemaking involves manual harvesting and fermentation in wooden barrels and stainless steel, with temperature control to promote a long and steady fermentation. This approach enhances the aromatic expression of the Gewürztraminer, producing a rich, complex, and mineral wine. After fermentation, the wine ages on the lees in wood, maintaining a balance between softness and freshness.

Organoleptic analysis

Visual exam

It presents a bright golden-yellow color, luminous and inviting, reflecting its concentration and the quality of the grapes.

Olfactory examination

The bouquet is intense and complex, with spicy aromas, notes of ripe and overripe fruit, white flowers, and sweet hints of exotic fruit. The olfactory sensations are generous and long-lasting.

Tasting

On the palate, the wine is round, gourmand, and harmonious. Its soft structure is balanced by subtle bitter notes on the finish, providing freshness and complexity. The persistence is long, with a finish that leaves spicy and fruity memories, making the wine well-suited for both gastronomic pairings and contemplative enjoyment.

Contents index

From the vineyard to the table: discover our wine

Ready for a journey to discover Gewurztraminer Kaefferkopf | 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

The fruity and spicy notes of the Gewürztraminer echo similar aromas in the dishes, creating a pairing by analogy. Fruit- or caramel-based desserts, tagines with dried fruit or honey, and preparations with intense flavors find continuity and amplification in the wine’s aromatic profile, enhancing its complexity and persistence.

Matching by contrast

The wine’s intense aromatic profile and smooth character can balance dishes with pronounced savoriness or spiciness.

It pairs well with

Spiced dishes such as sweetly seasoned tagines, flavorful cheeses like Munster, and delicate desserts.

Matching by concordance

The fruity and spicy notes of the Gewürztraminer echo similar aromas in the dishes, creating a pairing by analogy. Fruit- or caramel-based desserts, tagines with dried fruit or honey, and preparations with intense flavors find continuity and amplification in the wine’s aromatic profile, enhancing its complexity and persistence.

Matching by contrast

The wine’s intense aromatic profile and smooth character can balance dishes with pronounced savoriness or spiciness.

It pairs well with

Spiced dishes such as sweetly seasoned tagines, flavorful cheeses like Munster, and delicate desserts.

Ossau-Iraty

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Tiramisù

Tiramisu is the quintessential Italian dessert, one of the most indulgent and well-known worldwide. With mascarpone cream and coffee-soaked ladyfingers, it's creamy, sweet, and comforting, making it a favorite for everyone. Some variations? Lemon, banana, pistachio, strawberries, Nutella...

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