Terroir:
The Furstentum Grand Cru lies at 400m altitude, facing due south.
It is one of the last remaining vestiges of the sub-Mediterranean era which Alsace experienced.
The soil is very stony and drains well because the calcareous bedrock breaks through.

Vinification:
These grapes are picked by hand during successive passages through the vineyard, in order to bring in only grapes attacked by "noble rot".
Minimum concentration of the grapes in sugar:
- 279 g/l for Gewurztraminer,
- 279 g/l for Tokay,
- 256 g/l for Riesling,
- 256 g/l for Muscat.
Wines are vinified in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats during 6 months.
Fermentation by the action of natural indigenous yeast.
It will become sweet due to sugar concentration.

Tasting Note:

Color: golden yellow old. Fine and bright reflections powerful, fat.
Nose: very concentrated and complex, marked by aromas of acacia honey and chestnut, quince.
Taste: difficult to analyze its complexity, the attack is intense and sweet, very persistent équilibrée.Finale that never ends.

Accords mets-vins :

A wine for special occasions, for sipping as an aperitif or for appreciative tasting. Natural goose livers. Pastries, cream cakes, crème brulée, dishes with caramel, apple or pear Strudel, caramel sauce, vanilla ice cream. A wine to enjoy after the dessert, to savour with a cigar.

Echelle de perception sucre/acide :

Cette échelle est subjective, elle dépend de votre perception du sucre et de l'acidité. Chacun sucre son café différemment, chacun va avoir un seuil de perception et de l'acidité et du sucre qui lui est propre. Notre engagement par cette échelle est le résultat de la perception de la sucrosité par une dégustation. Ces indications sont données pour une période de trois ans. Après ce temps, la perception de la sucrosité peut évoluer.
Position 10/10 : liquoreux intenses, pinots gris, gewurztraminers gras et riches, sensation de miel et confit.

Press:

- Blanc dessert - from 2010 to 2021
The nose is overripe, clean, with aromas of dried apricot, quince and exotic candied fruits. The palate is soft, tangy with developments on spices, orange peel and smoky on the finish. Superb wine to mature, which will age wellNote 17,5/20 - page 81 - Bettane & Desseauve - Le  grand guide des vins de France 2009