ENGLISH : Alsace Pinot Gris CALCAIRE 2012

Alsace Pinot Gris CALCAIRE 2012

Appelation : AOC

Vineyard's size : 1.36 hectares

Vineyard's size : Mittelwihr, Wolxheim and Mutzig

Soil : limestone

Grape variety : 100% Pinot Gris

Yield : 58 HL/HA

Vinification : Traditional vinification : alcoholic fermentation under temperature control.

Aging process : stainless steel tanks

Aging potential : 4 to 7 years

Harvest : at the end of October

Age of the vines : 35 years

Description : In strong suns-yellow shining, excessive smells of ripe quinces, apricots and walnuts rise up in the nose. Later subtle-spicy aromas of some Grapefruit, forest honey and black pepper follow. In the palate as well strong imposingly, led from a delicate lemony acid and a muscular fine-balanced body, a juicy fruit sweetness entices the wine lover. However, the full Minerality looks dynamic and refreshes the palate. A crowning final finds this 2011th Pinot Gris Calcaire in an impressive fruity-spicy departure carried by dried fruit aromas. A wine like saturated from the warm rays of the autumn sun.

Food pairing : apricot cake, chicken pie, pastries and “mousse au chocolat”.

Analysis :

• Vintage : 2012
• Total acidity :  5.84 g/l
• PH : 3.42
• Residual sugar :  27 g/l
• Alcohol vol. : 13% alc./vol.

 

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