Pierre Sparr
Mambourg Grand Cru Gewurztraminer
Mount Sigolsheim, northwest of Colmar, was the high ground fought for in the battle of the “Colmar Pocket,” January 20 to February 9, 1945. On the summit is the French military necropolis commemorating this historic battle for one of the last regions occupied by German infantry. It took American and French forces three weeks in frigid temperatures to dislodge the German bridgehead. On the south-facing slope of this hill is the celebrated Grand Cru Mambourg. Records show that as early as the year 783, elegant wines of the present-day Mambourg were famous. The vineyard enjoys optimum sunshine and scant rainfall. The soil here formed during the Tertiary period, 65 million to 1.6 million years ago.
Located in the foothills of the Vosges mountains, northeast of the villages of Sigolsheim, Mambourg Grand Cru (61.85 ha) is one of the earliest ripening areas due to its southern exposure. It benefits from long, optimal sunny periods. The soil is made up of Tertiary limestone and marl. The soil here is lime-magnesium over calcareous and marl conglomerates that formed during the Tertiary period, 65 million to 1.6 million years ago.
- Region
- Alsace
- Appellation
- Alsace
- Sub-Appellation
- Mambourg Grand Cru AOP
- Varietal Composition
- Gewurztraminer
- Aging
- Gentle whole cluster pressing followed by a traditional slow and cool vinification in stainless steels temperature controlled vats with no skin contact, or malolactic fermentation. Aged further on the fine lees for 8-10 months with light filtration prior to bottling.
- Alcohol
- 13.07%
This sunny yellow wine delivers rich notes of spice and pepper balanced with fresh fruit aromas of lychee. On the palate, this Gewurztraminer leads with juicy exotic fruits and honeyed sweetness — AOC Alsace Grand Cru wines have a higher minimum sugar content than AOC Alsace wines, delivering richness balanced with a subtle acidity. A spicy, very long finish completes this elegant wine.
