Domaine Bott Geyl - Pinot Gris Sonnenglanz Grand Cru 2016
94/100
RVF
94/100
Wine Enthusiast
"A concentrated, juicy texture that serves as a backdrop for this array of pear notes" (Wine Enthusiast)
"With its ripe fruit essence, the Sonnenglanz Pinot Gris is vibrant and voluptuous, but its sharp finish hints at its great potential for development. It easily ranks among the very small elite of the greatest Pinot Gris wines." (Le Guide de la RVF 2021)
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Eye
Yellow dress with green accents
Nose
Complex with notes of honey, roasted pineapple, and pomelo
Mouth
Slim, intense and smooth on the palate, with a salty finish.
Serve
Decant at 9-10°C
Open
1 to 2 hours before
Drink before
2035
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy with foie gras terrine, pan-fried foie gras with apricots, sweetbread with morel mushrooms, sweet and sour duck and goose dishes, truffle omelet, hard cheeses, etc.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2021 guide) 94/100
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 wine:
With its ripe fruit essence, the Sonnenglanz Pinot Gris is vibrant and voluptuous, but its sharp finish hints at its great potential for development. It easily ranks among the very small elite of the greatest Pinot Gris wines.
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 (2020 guide) 94/100
Rated estate (2020 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
About wine:
In addition to its subtle notes of Williams pear on the nose, this wine also offers heady pear aromas reminiscent of brandy. On the palate, it offers a concentrated and juicy texture that serves as a backdrop for this array of pear notes. Its intensity and pleasant bitterness, reminiscent of fresh walnut skins, are enticing. The finish is intense and slightly dry. Drink before 2040.
James Suckling
Rated estate (2022 guide) Recommended
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