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Domaines Schlumberger Gewurztraminer Grand Cru Kessler 2017

Alsace Grand Cru AOC

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  • 96pts, James Suckling, 2019

From an outstanding 1810 Alsace estate, this is a remarkable Gewürztraminer Grand Cru. It was awarded 96 points and described as "stunning" by James Suckling. The fine Kessler vineyard has produced a masterpiece of saffron spice and exotic fruit.

From an outstanding 1810 Alsace estate, this is a remarkable Gewürztraminer Grand Cru. It was awarded 96 points and described as "stunning" by James Suckling. The fine Kessler vineyard has produced a masterpiece of saffron spice and exotic fruit.

Beyond the Label

Tasting notes

Luscious exotic fruit, mango, rose petal, lychee and spice. Fleshy

Aroma

Peach and rose petal, saffron and white pepper

Domaines Schlumberger Gewurztraminer Grand Cru Kessler 2017

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  • 13.0% ABV
  • 9.75 Units
  • 750.00 ml
  • 31 December, 2025

This fine estate was founded in 1810 by Nicolas Schlumberger, who planted vineyards on the slopes above the village of Guebwiller. Ever respectful of the past and mindful of those to come, the 6th and 7th generations now run the estate. Through these successive generations, Schlumberger has grown to be one of France's finest properties. It has extensive holdings – 180 hectares of vines, with an 80% share in three of Alsace's greatest Grand Cru sites – Kessler, Kitterlé and Saering. In recent years, they have converted to organic viticulture, with an eye to biodynamic practices too. Kessler Grand Cru is a well protected, steep, sunny slope, with pink sandstone soils. From a fine vintage, the wine is luscious, exotic, mouthfilling and fleshy.

"Immense concentration of lychees, mangoes and pears. Such seamless build and balance. Stunning" James Suckling
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