100% Pinot Gris from Beblenheim, Riquewihr, Mittelwihr, Ostheim and Zellenberg. The vines are 25 years old and planted on marl, clay
and calcareous soils at a density of 4,500vines/ha. The grapes were harvested in early-Oct by both hand and machine with a yield
of 80hl/ha. Pressed gently in a pneumatic press, no skin contact and fermented traditionally with temperature control at 24°C.
Bottled August 2011. Winemaker Patrick le Bastard. Suitable for vegetarians and vegans. Alc 13.0%, TA 4.51g/l, pH 3.34, RS 13.0g/l.
Waitrose Wine Direct and 237 branches.

Golden. Some ripe pear on the nose. You can taste the 13 grams of residual sugar. Sweet and rich. Long and fruity. Good.

06/10/11

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