ROLAND SCHMITT Gewürztraminer Vendanges Tardives 2018 Alsace Grand Cru 75cl Sweet White

Grape variety: 100% Gewürztraminer

Tasting notes: A beautiful golden yellow robe, with a refined nose of lychee honey and white rose. The palate is long, silky, and persistent, carrying the exotic fruit aromas from the nose, all lifted by a remarkable, lace-like acidity that balances the wine perfectly. The finish is long, with lingering notes of acacia honey enhanced by a touch of salt, a true signature of the Altenberg terroir.

Roland Schmitt was part of a post-war generation that believed deeply in the potential of the Alsatian vineyard to produce great wines. He was among the pioneers who helped establish the region's first Grands Crus. After his untimely passing in 1993, his spirited Mediterranean wife took the reins, breathing new life into the estate.

Today, their three children have joined the domaine, carrying on a philosophy rooted in vitality and respect for the land, with a long-term vision to protect both the terroirs and the wines they yield. The estate has been certified organic for over a decade, and sulphur use is kept to a minimum. The wines are honest, precise, and deeply expressive of their individual terroirs.