2019 Gewurztraminer, Domaine Rolly Gassmann

• Style: Aromatic, medium-sweet white
• Taste: Jasmine, orchard fruit, saline freshness, silken weight
• Food: Spicy Asian, curried dishes, shellfish, creamy cheese
• Occasion: Sunday lunch, date night, aperitivo
• Serve: Chilled; 13% ABV, 34.6g/L residual sugar

In the Glass — Tasting Notes

Bright and inviting, this Gewürztraminer layers jasmine and orchard richness with a restraining saline thread that keeps the aromatic generosity food-friendly. At 13% alcohol and 34.6g/L residual sugar, it drinks dry enough that sweetness adds silken weight rather than cloying impression. The wine tastes riper and richer than many Alsatian peers—a deliberate choice by the domaine's winemakers who favour late picking for fully mature character.

The Winery — Domaine Rolly Gassmann

Established in 1967 when two Alsatian families joined their vineyards through marriage, the domaine is now run by second-generation Pierre Gassmann across 52 hectares in the Haut-Rhin region. Known for storing up to five years of stock—around 1.5 million bottles—they release only wines judged truly ready to drink. The 2019 vintage benefited from summer rainfall that allowed even ripening through August and September, followed by an extended five-month fermentation on wild yeasts and two months on lees, deepening character throughout. Their gravity-fed winery, completed in 2019 and nicknamed 'The Cathedral' by locals, reflects their commitment to quality over speed, with organic and biodynamic viticulture conducted by lunar calendar across Rorschwihr's limestone-rich soils.

At Your Table — Food Pairing & Serving

Pair this wine with spicy Asian cooking, curried dishes, shellfish and crustaceans, or strong cheeses like Muenster or Époisses; it's equally at home alongside terrine and pâté. The saline backbone and restrained sweetness make it supremely food-friendly for Sunday lunch gatherings, intimate date nights, or an aperitivo before dinner. Explore our broader Alsace selection and France range to discover why this region and grape remain essential to any serious wine merchant's offer.