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Domaine Bott-Geyl - Pinot Gris Sonnenglanz Grand Cru Vendanges Tardives 2010

Alsace Grand Cru|White wine|Organic

4.2/5 (6 customers)

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, straightforward, dense, intense, long, salty, and lively Vendanges Tardives, with a very stimulating finish. ” (Wine Advocate - Robert Parker) An intense and complex Pinot Gris, marked by great finesse, that will be a real pleasure to drink!

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Estate

Domaine Bott-Geyl

Vintage

Grand Cru Pinot Gris Sonnenglanz Vendanges Tardives

Vintage

2010

Designation

Alsace Grand Cru

Region

Alsace

Grape Varieties

100% Pinot Gris

Regions

Town of Beblenheim, southeast-facing, marl-limestone soil

Viticulture

Certified organic and biodynamic

Grape Harvest

Manually packed in 40-kg boxes, sorted

Wine Production

Temperature-controlled alcoholic fermentation using indigenous yeasts

Livestock Farming

Aged on fine lees for 5 months

Alcohol content

13%

Residual sugars

70 g/L

Organic

Yes

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, a truffle omelet, candied fruit, fruit tarts...

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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 truly come into their own 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 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.

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide to the Best Wines of France

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 exceptional estates, often boasting fabulous terroirs, are must-haves that, thanks to the consistency and excellence of their wines, deserve a place in the cellars of discerning wine lovers)

About the wine:

This late-harvest Pinot Gris is amazingly 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 consisted of 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 slightly aged 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

Customer Rating

4.2/5

based on 6 reviews