Les Funambules, Gewurtztraminer, 2023

£31.90

Dry, lightly skin‑contact Gewurztraminer from Ammerschwihr: 70% direct press and 30% 4‑day maceration, matured 18 months on lees and bottled without sulphites; supple, full‑bodied and spicy with expressive fruit.

rose petal
peach
warm spice
light tannin

At a glance

Producer: Les Funambules
Region: Alsace
Appellation: Alsace
Grape: Gewurztraminer
Vintage: 2023
Country: France
Wine type: Orange
Alcohol: 14.0%
Size: 75.0cl
Farming: Organic — certified

Taste profile

Body: Full
Acidity: Medium
Tannin: Low
Sweetness: Dry

What to eat with it

Munster or other strong washed‑rind cheeses
Thai green curry with coconut and herbs
Moroccan chicken tagine with apricot
Roast squash with cumin and coriander

How to serve it

Serve: Lightly chilled (12–14°C)

Why Cave selected it

Combines Gewurztraminer’s heady aromatics with orange‑wine texture; organically farmed (Ecocert) and bottled without sulphites; expressive yet dry and food‑friendly.

About the wine

An absolute peach of a wine this one. Wonderful expression of gewurtz with a skin contact twist that takes it into interesting territory. As you would expect this is richly aromatic and wonderfully textured. Seriously, grab a bottle.

About Les Funambules

Les Funambules (The tightrope walkers) are a group of young and exciting winemakers based in Ammerschwihr in Alsace. Information on them is pretty sparse to say the least but they are definitely ones to watch!

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