Est. 2001. Importer & Distributor of Fine Wine, Craft Spirits, and Ginjo Sake
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Item Number: 6662
UPC: None
Country: France
Region: Alsace
Appellation/AVA: Alsace AOC
Estate Grown Wine: Yes
Vintage: 2011
Grape(s): Pinot Gris
Type: Wine - White
Bottle Size: 750ml Pack: 12
Closure: Screwcap
Alc by Vol(%): 13
Soil Type: Gravel, sand and south-facing clay and limestone
Vinification Notes: The juice is extracted with infinite care in an air-bag press. The slow, gentle pressing avoids crushing the stalks and pips. The must starts fermenting of its own accord thanks to the natural yeast present in the juice, and the fermentation generally lasts from 4 to 10 weeks. It is carried out in stainless-steel vats equipped with temperature control, a medium which maximizes the expression of this variety's aromas. Once the fermentation is finished, the wine is matured to fix its structure and aromas.
As the wine matures, the tiny particles in suspension gradually sink to the bottom of the vat and form a deposit, which contributes richness.
Wine Tasting Notes: A gentle nose, giving off a subtle aromatic mix of fruit flesh (peaches, nectarines), honey and hints of mushrooms and earth. Wet on the mouth with flavors of poached pear and honey.
Food Pairings: Pancakes, steamed dishes, tandoori, dishes prepared
with yogurt and Brie.
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Domaine Paul Blanck 2011 Pinot Gris, Alsace AOC
Rating: 91
Shows the waxy side of Pinot Gris, with accents of honeycomb,
lemon wax, chamomile and almond skin lacing flavors of dried
papaya and fruit cake. Well-balanced, showing plenty of acidity
and stony minerality. Drink now through 2020.
- The Wine Spectator (9/4/2013)
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