Domaine Bott-Geyl - Pinot Gris Sonnenglanz Grand Cru Vendanges Tardives 2010
92/100
Robert Parker
17/20
RVF
16,5/20
Gault & Millau
17/20
Bettane & Desseauve
“The Pinot Gris Grand Cru Sonnenglanz Vendanges Tardives was harvested early, resulting in very precise and complex aromas of ripe fruit intermingled with mineral notes. On the palate, it is a very mineral and straightforward Vendanges Tardives—dense, intense, long, salty, and lively—with a very stimulating finish. ” (Wine Advocate - Robert Parker) An intense and complex Pinot Gris, marked by great finesse, that will bring great pleasure!
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Eye
Slightly golden color
Nose
Complex, elegant, fairly concentrated, with notes of honey, pineapple, and pomelo
Palate
Sleek, complex, and smooth, characterized by great finesse
Serve
Decant at 9-10°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink before
2026
Food and Wine Pairings
Enjoy it with a fig-stuffed foie gras terrine, pan-seared foie gras, veal rice, truffle omelet, candied fruit, fruit tarts...
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2019 guide) 17/20 (Reference wine)
About the wine:
Intense floral aromas, but the roundness on the palate still needs to blend with the lovely acidity.
Guide des Vins Gault & Millau
Wine rated (2014 guide) 16,5/20 (Very good)
About the wine:
A truly beautiful expression of this terroir, where the wines exhibit great maturity thanks to the presence of botrytis. This Pinot Gris is a delight, offering a wonderful balance of density and tension, along with a complexity and subtlety that will fully unfold with a little patience.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated (2015 guide) 92/100 (Excellent wine)
About the wine:
The Pinot Gris Grand Cru Sonnenglanz Vendanges Tardives was harvested early, resulting in very precise and complex aromas of ripe fruit intertwined with mineral notes. On the palate, it is a very mineral and straightforward Vendanges Tardives—dense, intense, long, salty, and lively—with a very stimulating finish.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2016 guide) 17/20 (Great wine)
Rated Estate (2023 Guide) 2*Stars (These truly great estates, often boasting fabulous terroirs, are must-haves that—thanks to the consistency and excellence of their wines—belong in the cellars of discerning wine lovers)
About the wine:
This late-harvest Pinot Gris is remarkably fresh, with aromas of candied citrus.
About the estate:
The perfectionist Jean-Christophe Bott is one of Alsace’s leading winemakers. He is dedicated to meticulous work both in the cellar and in the vineyard, which is cultivated using biodynamic methods. While it comprised just 4 hectares when it was founded in 1953, the estate now owns 15 hectares, spread across seven municipalities. The wines here are full-bodied and smooth, with their richness well-balanced and without the slightest hint of heaviness—particularly in the Pinot Gris wines, which are definitely worth rediscovering. Each cuvée possesses both power and a long finish—two qualities that contribute to their fullness. To top it all off, the estate offers older vintages for sale and has recently begun renting out vacation cottages.
Wine Enthusiast
Rated Estate (2020 Guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
James Suckling
Rated winery (2022 guide) Recommended