DOMAINES SCHLUMBERGER GEWTURTZ LES PRINCES ABBES 2018

The robe is golden yellow with green reflections of good intensity. The disk is bright, limpid and transparent. The wine shows youth.

The nose is marked, pleasant and intense. We perceive a dominant of candied, exotic (passion fruits, mango, papaya, lychee), floral (rose) scents. The airing enhances these scents and reveals vanilla, banana, yellow fruits, pear, peach and spices (crystallised ginger). The enchanting nose shows the perfect state of health of the grapes and a controlled wine-making process. We can already appreciate the magnificence of this splendid grape variety.

The onset in the mouth is fleshy and sweet. The alcoholic base is full-bodied.

The wine evolves on a lively medium, marked by a sparkling note. The range of flavours is in line with that of the nose, still dominated by exotism : mango, papaya, passion fruits, banana, white peach, pear, lychee, vanilla and spices (crystallised ginger). We perceive a delicious hint of bitterness. The finish has a long length, 9-10 caudalies, a frank vivacity and a persistent bitterness.

Richness and smoothness are the two main characteristics of the balance of this wine. The distinguished botrytis and expertise give it a harmony that is rare in this type of vintage. Exemplary !