2000 Gewurztraminer Altenbourg Cuvee Laurence

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Score 95/100 · Drink 2003-2014, Pierre Rovani, Oct 2002

The super-rich, opulent 2000 Gewurztraminer Altenbourg Cuvee Laurence is a more refined yet denser wine than the Cuvee Laurence. Described as "unctuous" by the ever gracious Madame Collette Faller, this domaine's matron, it is thickly textured, medium to full-bodied, balanced, and profound. Its potently spicy, flamboyant personality is crammed with fruit. Marilyn Monroe reincarnated as wine? Projected maturity: 2003-2014. According to Laurence Faller, this highly regarded estate's winemaker, "unquestionably 2000 must be considered one of the finest vintages of the last decade. It reminds me of 1998 but with more botrytis, yet not too much." Importer: Vineyard Brands, Birmingham, AL; tel. (205) 980-8802

Critic scores

Critic scores
94
94/100

Average Score

93
92-93/100

Stephen Tanzer, Vinous

95
95/100

Pierre Rovani

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92 - 93 points
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Score 92-93/100 · Stephen Tanzer, Vinous

Fresh, complex nose features spicy dried meats, mandarin orange and candied grapefruit peel. Fat and rich but also succulent, spicy and nicely delineated. A dense wine with considerable power and impressive structure. Finishes very spicy and vibrant, firm but not bitter or hot.

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Weinbach
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Gewurztraminer

Colour

White

Taste

Dry

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