Gresser - Wiebelsberg GC Pinot Gris 2017
37500 kr
An exceptional white wine from Alsace
Rémy Gresser has its vineyard in Andlau, in the heart of Alsace, France, an area known for its Grand Cru wines. Wiebelsberg is one of the prestigious Grand Cru vineyards, where the soil is particularly rich in sandstone and quartz, giving wines with exceptional minerality and complexity. This soil, combined with Alsace's continental climate, provides perfect conditions for Pinot Gris to develop depth and character.
Grape composition: 100% Pinot Gris, a grape variety that in Alsace can vary from dry to sweet, but in the case of Grand Cru, often produced to be more complex and with a certain residual sweetness, which is however balanced by the wine's natural acidity.
Wine production: Gresser is known for their respect for nature and tradition, they often work biodynamically or with minimal intervention to let the terroir be expressed.
Tasting Notes and Characteristics:
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Nose: An intense and complex aroma with notes of ripe pears, quince, smoky minerality, and perhaps something spicy like ginger or nutmeg. There may also be aromas of honey, suggesting some ripeness or botrytis.
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Taste: On the palate, the wine is rich and full-bodied, but with a freshness from the natural acidity, which balances any sweetness. The taste notes range from tropical fruits such as pineapple to more earthy and mineral tones, with a creaminess from barrel aging if used.
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Finish: It ends with a long and complex finish, where the taste notes of smoke, spice and ripe fruit linger, accompanied by an elegant minerality.
Food pairing: This Pinot Gris Grand Cru is ideal for richer dishes such as foie gras, smoked fish, Asian spicy food, or mature cheeses. It can also serve as a sophisticated aperitif.
Potential for Aging: Pinot Gris from Grand Cru Wiebelsberg has an impressive potential for aging. Although it can be enjoyed young, the wine can develop in the bottle over many years, where it will achieve even more complexity and integration of flavors.
Gresser - Wiebelsberg Grand Cru Pinot Gris 2017 is a wine that represents the pinnacle of Alsatian wine production, a celebration of the versatile nature of Pinot Gris, and a true testament to the Gresser family's work and dedication to quality.
Bottle size: 0.75
Area name: Alsace
Country: France
Wine type: White wine
Recommended for: This Pinot Gris Grand Cru is ideal for richer dishes such as foie gras, smoked fish, Asian spicy food, or mature cheeses. It can also serve as a sophisticated aperitif.
Grapes: 100 % Pinot Gris
Organic: Yes
Winery: Domaine Gresser