Hartweg - Pinot Gris Grand Cru Sonnenglanz 2021 (Moelleux)
3*Coup de Coeur
Hachette
“The name of this grand cru from Beblenheim, ‘Éclat du soleil,’ sums up its strengths: a sheltered vineyard, facing southeast, with very little rainfall. An ideal terroir for Pinot Gris. However, the early summer of 2021 was hardly sunny, though that did not prevent Frank Hartweg from crafting two accomplished sweet wines from the variety. For this grand cru, he allowed the grapes to ripen until October 26. The wine evokes a late-harvest wine: a deep golden-yellow color; an intense nose of candied yellow fruit and honey, with a distinct smoky and toasty character; a complex, full-bodied, smooth, and warm palate, enlivened by a lively finish. (Residual sugar: 45 g/l.)” (Le Guide Hachette 2024)
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Nose
Subtle and delicate, with notes of citrus, quince, pineapple, honey, and overripeness
Palate
Well-balanced between sweetness, acidity, and alcohol, with prominent fruit and a lovely finish
Serve
Between 11 et 13°C
Drink before
2031
Guard
7 to 10 years
Food and Wine Pairings
Perfect with a dessert made with exotic fruits (papaya, mango...), chocolate, or vanilla, or with foie gras...
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine rated (2024 guide) 3* "Coup de Coeur " (Exceptional Wine)
About the wine:
The name of this grand cru from Beblenheim, “Éclat du soleil,” sums up its strengths: a sheltered vineyard with a southeast exposure and very low rainfall. An ideal terroir for Pinot Gris. However, the early summer of 2021 was not particularly sunny, though this did not prevent Frank Hartweg from crafting two accomplished sweet wines from the grape. For this grand cru, he allowed his grapes to ripen until October 26. The wine evokes a late harvest: a deep golden-yellow color; an intense nose of candied yellow fruit and honey, with a distinct smoky and toasted note; a complex, full-bodied, smooth, and warm palate, enlivened by a lively finish. (Residual sugar: 45 g/l.)