Josmeyer - Alsace Pinot Gris Grand Cru Brand 2015
94/100
Vinous
17/20
Bettane & Desseauve
93/100
Decanter
92+/100
Robert Parker
"A rich, refined, and harmonious bottle"
Pale straw green. Lemon, minerals, licorice, and green apple on the very precise nose and vibrant palate, complemented by notes of pear and strawberry tart. Dense, juicy and beautifully full-bodied (6g/l residual sugar and 5.5g/l total acidity), still very young, it gives an impression of power, but with particularly refined notes of green apple and pear tart that linger on the long, punchy finish. Wonderfully aromatic on the mid-palate thanks to its excellent acidity; no malolactic fermentation was carried out, which brings out the taste of green apple. (Vinous 2018). A must-have!
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Eye
Clear, bright yellow color
Nose
Of hazelnuts, pure and delicious aromas
Mouth
Beautiful density, rich and fresh
Serve
At 8-10°C
Open
1/2 hour before
Drink before
2029
Food and wine pairings
It is the ideal accompaniment to foie gras in a terrine or pan-fried, lobster in sauce, risottos with morel or porcini mushrooms, kidneys in sauce, Chinese cuisine (Cantonese), etc.
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated 17/20 (Reference wine)
Rated estate (2022 guide) 4 stars (Producers of very high quality, the pride of French vineyards)
About wine:
The estate had not released this cuvée since 2010. It has a strong identity on the palate, with vertical tension and very light residual sugar giving it the balance needed to complement its strong minerality. Those who are patient will be rewarded, even if the Brand on this grape variety seems more immediately accessible.
About the estate:
Céline and Isabelle Meyer run the estate, long managed by their father Jean, with courage and discipline. Biodynamics shines through in their wines, which are light and refined, fresh and chiseled. The estate's two iconic grands crus are Hengst and Brand, where Riesling shines particularly brightly. Pinot Gris is part of a long tradition of dry wines, which are unfortunately not so common in Alsace.
Decanter
Wine rated (2019 guide) 93/100
About wine:
Southeast exposure on flinty granite soil. Le Brand produces wines that are "royal yet lively, finely structured, pure, and incisive." The 2015 vintage offers rich flavors of Pinot Gris and is ripe on the attack, firming up with acidity on the finish, making it a great wine for the table or cellar.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rating (2017 guide) 92+/100 (Outstanding wine)
About wine:
From a bottle opened a week earlier, the 2015 Pinot Gris Grand Cru Brand opens with a very delicate and fresh bouquet of ripe apples and very precise smoky and stony flavors. The grapes come from the lower and upper parts of the vineyard, but were harvested together. On the palate, this is a dry Pinot Gris, very elegant and delicate, with an intense finish and stimulating salinity. The wine is very concentrated but straightforward, fresh, and firmly structured. Very good aging potential.
Vinous
Wine rated (2018 guide) 94/100
Rated Recommended
About wine:
Pale straw green. Lemon, minerals, licorice, and green apple on the nose, very precise and vibrant on the palate, complemented by notes of pear and strawberry tart. Dense, juicy and beautifully full-bodied (6g/l residual sugar and 5.5g/l total acidity), still very young, it gives an impression of power, but with particularly refined notes of green apple and pear tart that linger on the long, punchy finish. Wonderfully aromatic on the mid-palate thanks to its excellent acidity; no malolactic fermentation was carried out, which brings out the taste of green apple.
James Suckling
Rated estate (2019 guide) Recommended
About the estate:
Customer rating
4.6/5
based on 5 reviews
Review and opinion by Mr. CHRISTOPHE J. Published on 09/27/2023
A beautiful Pinot Gris that needs a few more years in the bottle before it can be fully appreciated.
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Review and opinion by Mr. ANGE A. Published on 05/16/2024
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Note and opinion by Mr. JEAN JACQUES B. Published on 12/29/2023
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Note and opinion by Ms. RATTANA D. Published on 09/23/2023
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Note and opinion by Mr. ALEXANDRE B. Published on 04/22/2023
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