Domaine Petit Poucet - Gewürztraminer Maceration 2022

A dry, skin-contact Gewurztraminer with a deep orange hue and a subtle violet shimmer. On the nose, intense rose and lychee are accompanied by a faint smokiness. The palate is long and persistent, with fresh acidity and a touch of bitterness on the finish from whole-cluster maceration. Balanced, expressive and gastronomic.

Region: Alsace, France (Marlenheim, Grand Cru Steinklotz – lieu-dit Strang)
Grape variety: Gewurztraminer / 13% alcohol
Soil: Clay-limestone, south-facing slope at 240–280m altitude. 5,500 vines per hectare.
Vinification: Harvested 16 September 2022. Maceration for 5 days: half destemmed, half whole clusters. Spontaneous fermentation and ageing in stainless steel until bottling. No added yeasts, no fining, no filtering, no chaptalisation, no sulphites (total SO₂: 10 mg/l).
Food pairing: Excellent with Asian cuisine, spicy dishes or cheeses; also works as an aromatic aperitif.
Ageing potential: 5–8 years.