COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Pinot Blanc, Pinot Auxerrois
PRODUCER
Gustave Lorentz
REGION
Alsace
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Intensity
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Gustave Lorentz L'ami des Crustacés is a white wine from the Alsace AOC in France, produced by the Gustave Lorentz estate. The wine is a blend primarily of Pinot Blanc and Pinot Auxerrois, sourced from vineyards near Bergheim. The Lorentz family has a winemaking tradition spanning over 250 years, with the estate being managed by the seventh generation. Gustave Lorentz was among the first producers in Alsace to adopt screwcap closures and achieved organic certification in 2012.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€25
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
8-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The name 'L'ami des Crustacés' means 'friend of crustaceans' in French.
Fact 02
Gustave Lorentz was an early adopter of screwcap closures in Alsace.
Fact 03
The estate has been certified organic since 2012.
Fact 04
The family has been making wine in Bergheim for over 250 years.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Gustave Lorentz L'ami des Crustacés is produced using traditional vinification methods. The grapes are fermented in temperature-controlled steel tanks, a technique that helps to preserve the wine's freshness and delicate aromatics. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for 6-8 months in steel tanks. The grapes are sourced from vineyards located on hillsides near Bergheim. The estate has maintained organic certification for its vineyards since 2012 and was an early adopter of screwcap closures.
