Pinot Gris 2015 - Sélection Grains Nobles - Doux / Sweet

Grape variety:

100% Pinot Gris

Mention Sélection de Grains Nobles :

Sélection de Grains Nobles (or Selection of Nobles Grapes) is made of overripe grapes. The natur sugar content shall be above 18.2 % natural alcohol potential for Pinot Gris. AOC approval tasting is rigourously done in order to insure his excellence.

Parcels situation:

Parcels located in Rorschwihr on a limestone soil. Deep, compact, gravelly and slighty alkaline soil. This terroir stands as an observation point above the Alsace plain, facing southeast, with a slope of 8 to 10 %. 

Vineyard work:

This exploitation is led according to the mode of the Organic Agriculture - controlled by ECOCERT - FR-BIO-01.
Wine made from organically grown grappes.

Tasting:

- Colour : Amber robe with ochre highlights, syrupy and dense tears.
- Aroma : Powerful and deep. Initials aroma of quince and marzipan, with pronounced notes of mullein. Typical aroma of Noble rot : candied fruits, currants.
- Mouth Taste :A powerful yet velvety attack, a sweet wine with very pronounced acidity, a guaranty of longevity. Bouquet of orange marmelade, candied fruits (apricot, raisins) and notes of mullein.
An aromatic profile leaning towards brioche, honey, licorice and acacia blossom blend subtly, harmonizing this nectar. A wine of great volume and balance !
- Caracteristic of wine : A great sweet wine, with a remarkable balance between concentration and freshness.

Conseil :

- Wine and food harmony : Wine to be enjoyed on a special occasion for its own sake, at the and of a meal for example, when nothing will stop its power and bouquet
- Temperature for service : 8-9°
- Ageing : 15-20 ans