Rating: Robert Parker 92/100, RVF 17.5/20
The Pinot Gris grape variety comes into its own here on the Hengst Grand Cru, with its predominantly marl and limestone soils. It produces a straightforward wine that opens with complex fruit aromas. Its full-bodied structure makes it rich and indulgent, while its long, lively finish establishes it as a benchmark. A truly outstanding success!
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Eye
A golden-yellow color with bright, intense highlights
Nose
expressive, frank, pleasant, with a dominant fruitiness, white-fleshed fruit, stewed apple, and subtle citrus notes
Palate
Full-bodied, velvety, and imposing, with lovely freshness and a mid-palate marked by subtle liveliness, where complex aromas highlight notes of quince, smokiness, and a very complex meatiness
Serve
at 10-12°C
Open
1 hour ago
Drink from
2010
Drink before
2017
Food and wine pairings
It pairs well with a mirabelle plum tart or a partridge terrine served with a mixed salad...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2024 guide): 4* Stars (Producers of the very highest quality, the pride of French viticulture)
About the estate:
Jacky Barthelmé puts it bluntly: “We’re very happy with 2021 because it was a winemaker’s vintage. Those who were out in the vineyards got the grapes. It didn’t happen on its own. ” And it’s clear that tasting the range proves him right: Pinot Noirs as successful as ever, Rieslings of great beauty, and even Pinot Gris wines that display a drier balance than in the past—which can only delight us.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated estate (2024 guide) 3*Stars (These represent the pinnacle of French winemaking. The finest terroirs cultivated by the greatest winemakers. Tasting their wine is always a magical experience)
About the estate:
The estate, born from the union of the Mann and Barthelmé families—two distinguished lines of winemakers dating back to the 17th century—produces wines of the very highest caliber, emblematic of the finest that Alsace has to offer. Maurice, an inspired biodynamic winemaker and occasional dowser, has brought purity to the wines through meticulous work in the vineyard. Jacky and his son Antoine possess a highly refined sense of winemaking for both whites and reds. The balance of the wines, their approachability, and their depth make them models for all wine lovers. Their four reds are at the pinnacle of Alsatian production and among the finest in France. This success has now made them rare wines.
James Suckling
Rated estate (2023 guide) Recommended
Customer rating
4.5/5
based on 6 reviews
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