Grand Cru disappointment

I had this wine the other day with Ham hocks and cabbage , my own attempt at a simplified choucroute garnie alsacienne. I had known of the Grand Cru Goldert for some time, but never tried any of its wines. The Grand Crus of Alsace are designated vineyards from the best locations, currently totaling 51 sites, with strict rules about yields, cepage, etc. The system is not without controversy and certain growers do not participate.

With such requirements comes expectation. Although the above wine was dry with good citrus fruit and acid, there was little more in terms of complexity. This was more like my impression of New World Riesling, rather than the offerings from Alsace that I had been used to. Hence my disappointment at this wine.