The vineyard is situated in the very best location in Alsace, specifically in the Grand Cru Kessler vineyard. The climate here is perfect for dessert wine thanks to the abundant sunshine and the very, very steep slope. Therefore, the Gewürztraminer grapes are harvested entirely by hand and placed in very small crates. This is because such delicate bunches can damage the grapes. When the grapes arrive at Domaines Schlumberger, they are pressed, and the Vendange Tardives ferments on the lees for at least three months. It develops beautiful aromas and flavors unique to this dessert wine.
The color is a beautiful golden yellow with hints of orange, revealing the greatness of this Vendange Tardives. We pour it slightly chilled into the glass and smelled an unprecedentedly beautiful interplay of herbs and fruit nuances. We noted lemon, apricot, white peach, lychee, spices, and candied ginger. The palate is equally stunning, with a lovely, thick structure and flavors of blood orange, white peach, apricot, banana, passion fruit, papaya, mango, flowers, roses, spices, and ginger. We also detected a savory bitterness. The finish is long, with a frank vibrancy and a lingering bitterness. What class!
