2021 Kappelweg de Rorschwihr Gewurztraminer, Domaine Rolly Gassmann

• Style: Aromatic, off-dry Gewürztraminer
• Taste: White flowers, acacia, white peach, gentle spice and mineral edge
• Food: Spicy Asian; soft cheese; charcuterie; shellfish
• Occasion: Sunday lunch; date night; aperitivo
• Serve: Chilled, now or age 3–5 years

In the Glass — Tasting Notes

Layered white flowers and acacia blossom lead, followed by gentle spice that speaks to the grape's perfumed character. The 2021 vintage was cool and deliberate—spring frosts slowed budbreak, summer rain demanded careful vineyard work—leaving the wine both ripe and sharp-edged. At 35g/L residual sugar, it balances sweetness with vibrant acidity that runs through the length, making this a structured, mineral-driven expression rather than a honeyed crowd-pleaser.

The Winery — Domaine Rolly Gassmann

The winemaking legacy of the Rolly and Gassmann families stretches to the 17th century, though the domaine itself was formally established in 1967 through marriage of the two families. Now helmed by second-generation Pierre Gassmann, the estate spans 52 hectares in Haut-Rhin, with 40 in Rorschwihr and 10 in Bergheim. The Kappelweg vineyard sits at 220–235 metres elevation, where ancient blue-grey marl limestone lends wines their stony backbone and concentration. The domaine practises organic and biodynamic viticulture. This wine was pressed gently for 12–15 hours to extract aromatic depth from the skins, then fermented slowly with wild yeasts and aged eleven months on fine lees in large-format ancient oak—some casks over two centuries old—adding texture without wood noise. Bottled in autumn 2022, it is ready to drink now and will develop depth over the next three to five years.

At Your Table — Food Pairing & Serving

Pair this wine with spiced Asian cuisine—Sichuan heat, Thai coconut curries, Vietnamese herbs all find their match. Soft, pungent cheeses such as Muenster and Camembert are naturals; pâté and charcuterie boards benefit from the acidity cutting through richness. Shellfish and white fish shine alongside its mineral profile. Serve chilled. This is an excellent choice for Sunday lunch, date night, or aperitivo. If you're exploring our Alsace selection, this sits among the finest expressions of how Gewürztraminer can deliver both perfume and discipline. It's a reminder that France's north-eastern corner produces some of Europe's most food-friendly, personality-filled whites.