Domaine Bott Geyl - Pinot Gris Les Eléments 2013
87/100
Robert Parker
93/100
Wine Enthusiast
"There are initially quite intense aromas of asparagus on the nose, which then give way to ripe fruit, smoky aromas, and honey. In a way, it seems closed but gradually opens up with aeration. Full-bodied, round, and elegant, but also lively on the palate, this Pinot Gris reveals beautiful finesse and a slightly bitter finish. (Wine Advocate 2015 - Robert Parker).
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Eye
yellow dress, bright with green highlights
Nose
discreet and refined, revealing beautiful smoky and candied notes
Mouth
full-bodied, well-balanced, and very fresh
Serve
decant at 8-9°C
Open
1/2 hour before
Drink from
2016
Drink before
2022
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy with white meats, confit gizzard salads, baeckeofe, quiche, Parma or Serrano ham...
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated (2015 guide) 87/100 (Very good wine)
About wine:
First, there are fairly intense aromas of asparagus on the nose, which then give way to ripe fruit, smoky aromas, and honey. In a way, it seems closed but gradually opens up with aeration. Full-bodied, round, and elegant, but also lively on the palate, this Pinot Gris reveals beautiful finesse and a slightly bitter finish.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated estate (2023 guide) 2 stars (These very large estates, often blessed with fabulous terroirs, are must-haves which, thanks to their consistency and the excellence of their production, deserve a place in the cellars of discerning wine lovers).
About the estate:
Perfectionist Jean-Christophe Bott is one of Alsace's leading winemakers. He is committed to rigorous work in the cellar and in the vineyard, which is cultivated biodynamically. While it only covered 4 hectares when it was founded in 1953, the estate now has 15 hectares spread across seven communes. The wines here are full-bodied and smooth, with well-controlled richness and no heaviness whatsoever, particularly the Pinot Gris, which is definitely worth rediscovering. Each cuvée has both power and length on the palate, two qualities that lead to fullness. To top it all off, the estate offers slightly older vintages for sale and has recently started renting out cottages.
Wine Enthusiast
Wine rated (2016 guide) 93/100
Rated estate (2020 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
James Suckling
Rated estate (2022 guide) Recommended