Domaine Mélanie Pfister - Pinot Gris Furd 2023
95/100
James Suckling
92/100
Vinous
92/100
RVF
"Furd is fresh and ash-like (RVF)"
“Here is a dry, aromatic, and elegant Pinot Gris with medium body that will literally take your breath away. A near-perfect balance between rich texture and wonderful delicacy. Enticing aromas of melon, ripe peach, and hibiscus. An extremely long and graceful finish.” (James Suckling 2024)
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Eye
Straw-yellow color with silvery highlights
Nose
Opens with notes of white-fleshed fruits
Palate
Aromas of pear and peach, with a delicate smoky note; a smooth, complex texture that develops into notes of flint and hazelnut; lovely freshness
Serve
Between 11 et 13°C
Drink before
2031
Food and Wine Pairings
A delight with cheeses, pies, fish in sauce, white meats in cream sauce, poultry...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2026 guide): 4*Stars (Producers of the very highest quality, the pride of French viticulture)
About the estate:
After an outstanding academic career (earning degrees in agricultural engineering and oenology in Bordeaux), Mélanie returned to the estate in 2008. Since then, she has continually pushed the boundaries of quality even further. Several wines have been added to the lineup, including highly successful macerated Pinot Gris and Gewürztraminer wines since 2018. As a result of global warming, there are also excellent Pinot Noirs from Hüt and Rahn. Not to mention Crémants aged for extended periods on racks, an excellent Riesling from the Engelberg Grand Cru, and, since 2014, a model barrel-aged Pinot Gris from Silberberg. A consistent journey toward consistency and excellence that we are rewarding this year with an additional star.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2026 guide) 92/100
Rated estate (2026 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:
As a Pinot Gris, Furd is fresh and mineral, quite tight and firm
About the estate:
Mélanie, who took over the estate in 2008 after studying agricultural engineering and oenology, represents the eighth generation of the Pfister family. Located a few kilometers from Strasbourg, this estate offers a high-quality range of wines characterized by great purity, and provides an opportunity to discover the Engelberg, a grand cru whose name means “the hillside of the angels.” This dynamic young woman is also the founder of Les Divines d’Alsace, a regional association bringing together women in the wine industry. Certified organic in 2021, the estate continues to demonstrate consistency and a steady rise in the quality of its wines, and now practices biodynamic viticulture.
Vinous
Wine rated (2025 guide) 92/100
About the wine:
The 2023 Furd Pinot Gris comes from a terroir with heavy soils known as Furdenheimer Tal. It was aged primarily in stainless steel tanks and, to a small extent, in oval stoneware vats. Notes of ripe pear and mirabelle plum are accompanied by a lovely earthy touch. The palate is smooth and juicy, with a lively freshness that frames and supports its creaminess. A hint of lemon rounds out the body, but this wine is very dry, with a lively freshness that sets it apart from others. (Very dry)
James Suckling
Wine rated (2024 guide) 95/100
About the wine:
Here is a dry, aromatic, and elegant Pinot Gris with medium body that will literally take your breath away. It strikes a near-perfect balance between rich texture and wonderful delicacy. Enticing aromas of melon, ripe peach, and hibiscus. An extremely long and graceful finish. Made from organically grown grapes certified by Fair’n Green. Enjoy now or cell it.
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