COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2024
GRAPE
Gewurztraminer
PRODUCER
Arthur Metz
REGION
Alsace
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Off-dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Cuvée Anne-Laure Gewurztraminer by Arthur Metz is a white wine from the Alsace AOP in France, made from 100% Gewurztraminer grapes. This cuvée is part of a special line named after Anne-Laure Helfrich, a member of the family that owns the Arthur Metz winery. Arthur Metz, established in 1904, is a historic producer in Alsace, now part of Les Grands Chais de France. The Helfrich family's winemaking philosophy emphasizes minimal intervention to allow the grape and terroir to express themselves authentically. The wine aims to capture the classic aromatic profile of Alsatian Gewurztraminer, balancing its inherent sweetness and intensity with freshness.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€15
STYLE
Classic
When to drink
Later
Ideal temperature
8-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The wine is named after Anne-Laure Helfrich, representing the new generation of the family behind Arthur Metz.
Fact 02
Arthur Metz has been producing wines since 1904, making it a long-standing estate in Alsace.
Fact 03
Alsace Gewurztraminer is known for its distinctive floral and exotic fruit aromas, often compared to lychee and rose petals.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The production of Cuvée Anne-Laure Gewurztraminer by Arthur Metz involves careful handling of the 100% Gewurztraminer grapes. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks under controlled, cool temperatures to preserve the grape's intense aromatic profile. The wine is then aged in stainless steel to maintain its freshness and purity, reflecting the producer's philosophy of minimal intervention. This approach allows the distinctive characteristics of the Alsace terroir and the Gewurztraminer grape to be the primary focus of the final wine.
