This is my first post about a specific wine on here so take it easy on me as I try to work on my tasting notes.

I've been a growing fan of aromatic white wines with Alsace being chief among my go-to regions. I recently returned from my second stay in the area last month and decided to seek out some interesting wines back here state-side.

I've not had the opportunity to visit Domaines Barmes-Buecher in my travels to Alsace, but it is definitely on my short list for a potential third trip. This particular bottling comes from the hills to the south-west of Wettolsheim, which is just west of Colmar. I absolutely love the older style label, it reflects much of the character of the region, even of it is a little marketing unfriendly.

Onto what ended up in the glass: PnP initially and let it develop in the open bottle over the course of the evening. Deep gold/amber color, floral, honey and dried peach aromas. Flavors of honeysuckle, candied walnuts, dried peach, apricot and lychee. Medium long finish with some herbal spice and lasting sweetness.

I had some initial concern about the age of this bottle vis-a-vis it's lieu-dit status. While a Grand Cru Gewurz could easily go for this kind of age, (or Trimbach's Seigneurs de Ribeaupierre) I wasn't sure about this producer's style, the individual terroir, or how much RS was there to help this expression along. This ended up being a treat, and I'm further convinced of the underrated ability of Gewurztraminer to age, at least when it is of the opulent Alsace style.