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Paul Schneider, Pinot Gris, 2012, Alsace, France

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Paul Schneider, Pinot Gris, 2012, Alsace, France

Paul Schneider, Pinot Gris, 2012, Alsace, France

 

I went to Eguisheim in Alsace and it was one of the most fabulous wine places I have been too. There are maybe 30 producers in a village that takes no more than 5 minutes to go from one side to the other and the people were so friendly with the wines so amazing. This 2012 shows how good they last, it has amazing ripe citrus fruits and a slightly thicker texture that makes you just want a sip rather than guzzle. At about £10 a bottle its super value.

Albert Mann, Grand Cru Pinot Gris, Hengst, 2011, Alsace, France

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Pinot Gris, Hengst, 2011, Alsace, France

Pinot Gris, Hengst, 2011, Alsace, France

Ooohhh was the general comment when this was brought out to drink followed shortly afterwards by aaahhh. A Grand Cru is not to be rushed and one by Albert Mann should have extra care. Aromas and flavours of ripe citrus, pineapple, a solid body and a creamy undernote makes this a wine to sip and take pleasure in.  Prices for earlier vintages start at £35 and are recommended,  getting 2011 vintage is harder, buy later ones and age yourself is my recommendation.

Albert Mann, Prinot Gris, 2013, Alsace, France

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Albert Mann, Prinot Gris, 2013, Alsace, France

Albert Mann, Prinot Gris, 2013, Alsace, France

Albert Mann is a quality producer, getting a bad bottle is very unlikely and this standard  Prinot Gris is no exception. There’s a slight kerosine undertone with lots of pear coming through on the nose. Its medium, on boldness, acidity and dryness. You get a creaminess, honey and fresh citrus flavours which make this easy to drink with a salad, white meats yet perfect to just sip throughout the evening in the garden on a summers day.

At about £20 its a little pricey but great quality.

Domains Du Sacre Coeur, Alsace, France

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Shiny lemon is best described the color sparkling in the light. The aromas are of petroleum but but with a smokiness and flint note. Dry on the taste with grass, green apple and hints of citrus. There’s acidity but it’s subtle. Get past the smell and it’s a good wine.

Domains Du Sacre Coeur, Alsace, France

Domains Du Sacre Coeur, Alsace, France

Albert Mann, Grand Cru Furstentum Gewurztraminer, Vieilles Vignes, 2011, Alsace, France

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Albert Mann is a top Alsace producer and this Grand Cru Furstentum Gewurztraminer Vieilles Vignes shows why. its a soft, bold, semi sweet wine. There are aromas of lychee, apricot, blossom and pear.

There are flavours of tropical fruits, ripe pineapple, honey, apple and stone fruits. its a weighty wine in some respects but not as much as you may expect. There’s an elegance to this wine that you can’t help be grateful for because this may make those that won’t normally touch a Gertz actually like it. Pair this with asian foods, pork dishes or mild cheeses and this shines even more. Fantastic.

Albert Mann, Grand Cru Furstentum Gewurztraminer, Vieilles Vignes, 2011, Alsace, France

Albert Mann, Grand Cru Furstentum Gewurztraminer, Vieilles Vignes, 2011, Alsace, France

Habsiger, Klevener de Heiligenstein, Alsace, France

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Made with the Klevener, of which there is only 4.5 ha of grapes in the region, this is not you typical wine from Alsace but Habsiger have done a good job. Its a mellow, soft wine, aromas of melon and Lychee with a taste of lemon poking through. Its not yu usual cheap, crisp, highly acidic, white wine.

Pesonnally I would have this on its own so the subtle flavours can be tasted. At Eur7 or 8 a bottle its an interesting wine that’s well worth trying.

Habsiger, Klevener de Heiligenstein, Alsace, France

Habsiger, Klevener de Heiligenstein, Alsace, France

Domaine Zinck, Terroir Pinot Gris 2011, Alsace, France

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Alsace make some amazing wines and this Pinot Gris from Domaine Zinck is a very good example, Zinck produce a fantastic range of wines by the way. Even though this is 9 years old its pretty good on all levels, reasonabe critus fruit aromas and a wonderfall deep yellow colour, very seductive.

This is a bold wine, not quite full bodied but rich in flavour with ripe flavours of pineapple, lemon and minerality. In reality it should have been drunk within 5 years but its still very drinkerable and at wat under £10 a bargin.

Domaine Zinck, Terroir Pinot Gris 2011, Alsace, France

Domaine Zinck, Terroir Pinot Gris 2011, Alsace, France

 

Paul Schneider, Pinot Gris, Alsace, France

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We visited Eguisheim in Alsace a few years ago and tried wines from about 20 producers that had shops in the village.This was one of the highlights of the trip.

Full of colour and thicker than most dry white wines.  There are aromas of pear bread dough. There’s pear and spice with minerality on the taste. Very clean and smooth. It went fantastically with the Indian food we had.
At about Eur10 a bottle great value.
Paul Schneider Pinot Gris, Alsace, France

Paul Schneider Pinot Gris, Alsace, France