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Which Gewurztraminer to choose?
Rich, expressive, and iconic, Gewurztraminer is a versatile wine that can be enjoyed in many different ways. Whether as an aperitif, with an exotic dish, a strong cheese, or a festive dessert, discover which Gewurztraminer to choose for each moment of your meal.
Gewurztraminer is a highly aromatic grape variety offering exotic notes (pineapple, mango, lychee), floral notes (rose), and spices. The terroir from which it originates influences the wine's aromas, adding nuance and making them more or less complex. Wines produced from Gewurztraminer are, in the vast majority of cases, sweet wines. But which Gewurztraminer should you choose to accompany your meal? In this article, we tell you everything you need to know about this iconic grape variety from the Alsace wine region, which will undoubtedly have a place of honor on your holiday table.
Gewurztraminer as an aperitif
Gewurztraminer is ideal before the meal, as an aperitif. This Alsace wine will awaken the senses for the dishes to come. It is best to serve a Gewurztraminer that is fairly young and not too sweet, so as not to overwhelm the palate and interfere with the dishes that follow.
We recommend serving a Gewurztraminer from Les Chasseurs de Lune, which, with its round attack and full, fruity palate, will perfectly accompany your appetizers, especially if they combine sweet and savory flavors or spicy combinations.
Gewurztraminer during the meal
Food and wine pairings with Western cuisine
Gewurztraminer has a place at the table! If you like Alsatian cuisine, serve it with a delicious onion tart, a gratinated tarte flambée, or a fondue vigneronne.
Food and wine pairings with international cuisine
Gewurztraminer is THE wine for international cuisine, combining spices with sweet and savory notes. With its powerful aromas and smooth, generous character, it is the ideal accompaniment to Asian, Indian, Moroccan, and Mexican cuisine. Indeed, it takes a wine to match all these aromas and spices!
A Gewurztraminer Chasseur de Lune goes very well with Asian dishes prepared with sweet sauces, such as sweet and sour fish, caramelized pork, or duck à l'orange.
Dishes with more pronounced spicy notes (turmeric, cumin, chili, cinnamon, etc.) call for a slightly more complex wine, such as a Gewurztraminer Rayon de Lune. Its spicy notes and beautiful aromatic richness will blend perfectly with the intense flavors of Thai, Indonesian, or Indian cuisine.
Food and wine pairings with strong cheeses
Gewurztraminer is a great match for strong cheeses, the stars of any cheese platter. Munster, Maroilles, Pont-l'Évêque and Livarot share the same aromatic power, fruitiness and fullness on the palate. Opt for a white wine from a more distinctive and complex terroir, such as a Gewurztraminer Grand Cru Mambourg or a Gewurztraminer Grand Cru Zinnkoepflé.
Gewurztraminer and desserts
For those of you with a sweet tooth who can't wait for the end of the meal, rest assured! Gewurztraminer can of course be paired with desserts! In fact, this is the most common pairing during family meals. This is also when your sweetest and most complex Gewurztraminers can be served.
Gewurztraminer Vendanges Tardives, a fragrant, intense wine with candied fruit aromas and a long, lingering finish, pairs perfectly with sorbets, chocolate mousses, and Black Forest cake.
For lovers of rare and prestigious wines, enhance your desserts with a Gewurztraminer Sélection de Grains Nobles for an unparalleled pairing. This wine, which is perfect for tasting, can be served to round off an exceptional meal in style.
Whether young and fruity as an aperitif, complex to accompany spicy dishes, or sweet to round off a meal, Gewurztraminer comes in a variety of styles that make it so rich. From traditional vintages to Grands Crus, Vendanges Tardives and Sélections de Grains Nobles, each bottle tells a story and pairs beautifully with international cuisine, distinctive cheeses, or gourmet desserts. It's up to you to choose the one that will delight your taste buds.
