Domaine Emile BeyerGewurztraminer Grand Cru Pfersigberg 2019
Semi Sweet, Light Bodied style of Gewurztraminer
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Semi Sweet, Light Bodied style of GewurztraminerAwarded with a “Coup de cœur" (= favourite) prize by the 2018 guide of prestigious "Revue des vins de France", the Domaine Emile Beyer is a true rising star in the Alsace region. In Eguisheim (Alsace) since 1580, Emile Beyer has preserved family know-how for 14 generations. Christian and Valérie Beyer now manage this 17 hectares estate, half of which is located on the Grands Crus and Lieux-dits hillsides. The soil is a living environment and a source of energy for the vines. By taking care of their terroirs, Domaine Emile Beyer promotes the balance of the vine and preserve the subtility and unique character of Alsacian wines. All the Alsatian grape are present in the vines: riesling, gewurztraminer, pinots (white, gray and black), muscat, sylvaner and even, for Crémants, chardonnay and auxerrois. The estate uses sustainable farming practices and is in conversion to organic. All Grand Crus are in conversion Demeter (biodynamic).
Awarded with a “Coup de cœur" (= favourite) prize by the 2018 guide of prestigious "Revue des vins de France", the Domaine Emile Beyer is a true rising star in the Alsace region. In Eguisheim (Alsace) since 1580, Emile Beyer has preserved family know-how for 14 generations. Christian and Valérie Beyer now manage this 17 hectares estate, half of which is located on the Grands Crus and Lieux-dits hillsides. The soil is a living environment and a source of energy for the vines. By taking care of their terroirs, Domaine Emile Beyer promotes the balance of the vine and preserve the subtility and unique character of Alsacian wines. All the Alsatian grape are present in the vines: riesling, gewurztraminer, pinots (white, gray and black), muscat, sylvaner and even, for Crémants, chardonnay and auxerrois. The estate uses sustainable farming practices and is in conversion to organic. All Grand Crus are in conversion Demeter (biodynamic).
Light bodied white wines have a water-light mouthfeel. Often very pale to light colour.
Semi-sweet wines are between off-dry and sweet. Light sweetness.
- TypeGewurztraminer
- Size750mL
- RegionAlsace
- Current Vintage2019
- Standard Drinks7.7
- Alcohol Volume13%
- CountryFrance
- Brand NameDomaine Emile Beyer
- Wine MakerChristian Beyer
- ClosureCork
- Wine SweetnessSemi Sweet
- Wine BodyLight Bodied
- Organictrue
- More about James Suckling
James Suckling
Prestigous American wine reviewer for jamessuckling.com
Vintage 2017
93 points
James Suckling. 93 pts. Emile Beyer Grand Cru Pfersigberg 2017. Smoky, grapefruit and lychee nose. Rich and textural, but also fresh and lively due to the striking acidity at the long, spicy finish. Better from 2018 and could age another decade beyond that.
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