3 Orange
Pierre Weber (Alsace)
Gewurtztraminer • 2020
From the clay and limestone soil Eichberg Grand Cru, situated on the steep slopes leading down from Husseren-les-Chateaux. The elevation here is up to 400m which makes it one of the highest vineyard sites in Alsace, imparting a great sense of freshness on the wines despite its south-easterly aspect.
The grapes were gently macerated in whole bunches for 2 weeks before being pressed into old barriques for a 9 month élevage. This shows a lovely combination of aromatic spice and an almost tea like quality on the palate with vibrant acidity and fine tannins. About as complex a wine as we have ever tasted from this variety.
