Vignoble des 5 SensGewürztraminer Alsace Grand Cru 'Marckrain'
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The Gewürztraminer Alsace Grand Cru 'Marckrain' of the Vignoble des 5 Sens is in the top 0 of wines of Alsace Grand Cru 'Marckrain'.
Details and technical informations about Vignoble des 5 Sens's Gewürztraminer Alsace Grand Cru 'Marckrain'.
Discover the grape variety: Pinot Auxerrois
Rich and aromatic whites with a pale golden robe, round palate with moderate acidity, signature aromas of exotic fruits (pineapple), yellow fruits (peach, apricot), white flowers (acacia) and honeyed notes. Also a base for Crémant d'Alsace AOC. Component of Alsace AOC whites (sometimes labelled Pinot Blanc or Edelzwicker), Côtes-de-Toul AOC and Moselle whites. Alsatian and Lorraine synonym for Auxerrois, descended from Pinot Noir x Gouais Blanc.
Informations about the Vignoble des 5 Sens
The Vignoble des 5 Sens is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 6 wines for sale in the of Alsace Grand Cru 'Marckrain' to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Alsace Grand Cru 'Marckrain'
Grand Cru of Bennwihr and Sigolsheim in Haut-Rhin (53. 35 ha at 200–300 m, south of Bennwihr, Oligocene coastal conglomerate of marly limestone with oolitic calcite gravel and interstratified marls, east-south-east aspect, Colmar microclimate). Gewurztraminer dominates as the flagship white — powerful and full-bodied with complex, harmonious and opulent aromas. Pinot Gris with fine fruity character, Riesling and Muscat as distinguished complements on limestone.
The wine region of Alsace
Capital of great French aromatic whites, most often dry and single-varietal. Straight, mineral Riesling (lemon, gunflint), opulent, exuberant Gewurztraminer (lychee, rose, spices), round, smoky Pinot Gris, floral, crisp Muscat, supple Pinot Blanc. Fine, fruity Crémants d'Alsace, exceptional sweet Vendanges Tardives and Sélection de Grains Nobles. 15,500 ha at the foot of the Vosges on varied soils, 51 Grands Crus since 1975.
The word of the wine: Sulphiting
Introduction of a sulphurous solution into a must or wine to protect it from accidents or diseases, or to select the ferments.
