Laurent Bannwarth La Vie En Rose

Grapes: Gewurztraminer

Vineyard: loess, loamy-limestone. Farmed biodynamically (Demeter- and Ecocert-certified) by Stéphane & co. themselves. The average age of vines is 45 years. 

Making of: The grapes are hand-harvested and sorted in the vineyard, keeping only the ripe and healthy ones. Destemmed and macerated for 10 days in stainless steel, with two daily gentle punch-downs by hand. Aged on its fine lees for 4 months, racked and bottled without fining or sulfur addition.

Personality: a wonderful example of macerated Gewurz – aromatic, with flamboyant notes of roses and Oriental spices, yet completely dry and easy to drink.