Josmeyer - Pinot Gris Le Fromenteau 2015
15/20
Bettane & Desseauve
89/100
Robert Parker
91/100
Wine Enthusiast
“Aroma of bread crust, very elegant and rather rare for this grape variety; a very dry style; the palate is rich and fresh, easy to drink with a subtle saline undertone; the crystalline finish offers a purity that pairs beautifully with food; this wine glides across the palate, and the balance is superb for an entry-level wine.” (The Bettane & Desseauve Wine Guide)
Buy your Josmeyer wines at the best price through a private sale!
Starting at €99 on your first order
Eye
Yellow dress with hints of green
Nose
Opens with notes of dried fruit, hazelnut, and fresh walnut
Palate
A beautiful balance between energy and richness. A long, mouthwatering finish.
Serve
At 10-14°C
Open
1/2 hour before
Drink before
2025
Food and Wine Pairings
It pairs very well with flavorful dishes: mushrooms, dried beans, risottos, country-style terrines, small game birds, chicken (or veal) liver...
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated 15/20 (Very good wine)
Rated estate (2022 guide): 4*Stars (Producers of the very highest quality, the pride of French viticulture)
About the wine:
The nose offers notes of bread crust—a very refined and rather rare characteristic for this grape variety. It has a very dry style; on the palate, it is rich and fresh, easy to drink with a subtle saline undertone. The crystalline finish offers a purity that pairs beautifully with fine dining; this wine glides across the palate, and the balance is superb for an entry-level wine.
About the estate:
Céline and Isabelle Meyer manage the estate—long led by their father Jean—with courage and discipline. Biodynamic winemaking shines through in their wines, which are light and refined on the palate, fresh and well-defined. The estate’s two flagship grands crus are the Hengst and the Brand, where the Riesling truly shines. The Pinot Gris is part of a long tradition of dry wines—a style that, unfortunately, is not all that common in Alsace.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated (2017 guide) 89/100 (Very good wine)
About the wine:
The 2015 Fromenteau Pinot Gris opens with a ripe, spicy bouquet, with subtle notes of lactone and caramel, and very ripe apples. On the palate, it is a very dry, spicy, and fresh Pinot with a lovely creamy texture and a beautifully lingering finish. The 2015 vintage was bottled with 13.5% alcohol and 2 g of residual sugar. It is an excellent wine that will pair well with a wide variety of dishes.
Wine Enthusiast
Wine rated (2017 guide) 91/100
About the wine:
The nose reveals aromas of fresh Russet pear peel, with pleasant hints of bitterness and juicy fruit. The palate is refined and dry, further highlighting the purity of the fruit. Although powerful and concentrated, the finish resonates with delicate notes of pear and a lemony freshness.
Vinous
Rated "Recommended"
James Suckling
Rated estate (2019 guide) Recommended
About the estate:
Customer Rating
4.7/5
based on 3 reviews
Review by Mr. LAURENT K. Posted on November 21, 2020
A great introduction to understanding what well-crafted Pinot Gris wines can be like.
See all reviews from this customer
Review and rating by Mr. GIUSEPPE R. Published on March 27, 2020
See all reviews from this customer
Review by Ms. FRANCOISE R. Published on 12/14/2019
See all reviews from this customer
Discover more wines from the estate