Domaine Barmes-Buecher Hengst Grand Cru Gewurztraminer 2020
Wild fermented, no additions, biodynamic farmed. Serious site.
Wow, the potency and concentration! Slick, oily version of gewurz, but with stunning balance and a course of strong, minerally acidity the main part of that. Almost a breath-taking power here, with good grip in texture, huge roll of cinnamon spice, licks of salted nuts and a caramel-like element lending character. Superb persistence too. Very good.
Rated : 95 Points
Winefront: Mike Bennie
“This is an enormously deep and structured gewurz with so much smoky and earthy character, alongside the
lychee, pineapple and ripe star-fruit aromas. Pushes the envelope for this grape variety right to the limit. Not
yet at its best, in spite of the huge dimensions and very long finish. Not for the faint-hearted. From
biodynamically grown grapes. Drinkable now, but best from 2025.”
95 Points
James Suckling