Description
Dopff au Moulin Gewurztraminer 2023
Dopff au Moulin Gewurztraminer 2023 comes from France, Alsace, and is produced by the historic Dopff family estate, known for its aromatic intensity, spice and moderate sweetness. The 2023 vintage is regarded as one of the outstanding vintages in Alsace; this Gewurztraminer shows layers of lychee, rose, honey, spice, tropical fruit and hints of citrus. It has medium to full body, fresh acidity, rounded texture, in classic Alsace Gewurztraminer style.
Vinification & Style
Dopff au Moulin Gewurztraminer is produced in France, Alsace, under AOC Alsace, from 100% Gewurztraminer. The estate dates back to 1574, located in Riquewihr village, one of the oldest family-owned wineries in Alsace. The 2023 vintage is fermented in stainless steel and old oak barrels, preserving the grape's natural aromatics and fruit, while adding subtle spice and honey layers. The wine is in Moelleux (off-dry) style, with residual sugar around 20 g/L, balanced acidity, suitable for pairing with spicy dishes and Asian cuisine.
Tasting Notes
Colour: Light to medium gold, bright and clear, reflecting a fresh 2023 style.
Nose: Lychee, rose, honey, spice (cinnamon, clove), tropical fruit (mango, pineapple), a hint of citrus peel, overall aromatic and not heavy.
Palate: Medium to full-bodied, with lychee, rose, honey, tropical fruit and a touch of spice upfront, crisp acidity, rounded texture, residual sugar around 20 g/L, moderate sweetness without being cloying, rich and elegant but with Alsace Gewurztraminer's typical finesse.
Finish: Medium to long, with lychee, floral notes, honey and spice, finishing clean and fresh, ideal for everyday drinking.
Reviews & Accolades
TasteAtlas: Highly rated — "Dopff au Moulin is one of the oldest family-owned wineries in Alsace, with Gewurztraminer known for its aromatic intensity, spice and moderate sweetness."
CellarTracker: Highly rated by users — "The 2023 Dopff au Moulin Gewurztraminer Terres Épicées shows lychee, rose, honey, spice, medium to full body, fresh acidity, rounded texture."
Grapengrain: 91 points — "Overall it delivers a line clean, fruit driven expression of Gewurztraminer with restrained spice and balanced sweetness. Residual Sugar approx. 20 g/L residual."
Overall, the wine is viewed as one of the most attractive value Alsace Gewurztraminers in the 2023 Dopff au Moulin lineup, suitable for drinking now and for mid-term ageing (around 3–8 years), with further development of honey, spice and ripe fruit complexity in the bottle.
Serving & Pairing
Decanting: Lightly chill, then open 15–30 minutes before serving; no extended decant needed.
Serving temperature: 8–10°C.
Food pairing (HK-friendly)
Seafood: Steamed fresh fish, white-wine mussels, garlic steamed scallops, seared scallops, pan-fried sea bass.
White meat / poultry: Roast chicken, soy-braised chicken, roast goose, salt-grilled chicken legs.
Pasta / Western: Black truffle pasta, red-wine braised oxtail, grilled lamb chops.
Cheese / cold dishes: Brie, Camembert, Comté, lightly aged Gruyère, smoked salmon, Caesar salad.
Asian cuisine: Thai green curry, Indian curry, Sichuan spicy dishes, Vietnamese pho.
Special Info
Dopff au Moulin is regarded as a classic, extremely reliable Alsace producer, with Gewurztraminer already showing high quality. The 2023 Gewurztraminer is seen by several commentators as one of the standout value wines in the lineup, combining aromatic intensity, moderate sweetness and clear acidity, and making it suitable for both serious drinking and mid-term cellaring.
Origin: France, Alsace
Type: White Wine
Grape: 100% Gewurztraminer
ABV: 13%
Volume: 750ml
