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Josmeyer - Alsace Pinot Gris Grand Cru Brand 2015

Alsace Grand Cru Brand|White wine|Organic

4.6/5 (5 customers)

94/100

Vinous

17/20

Bettane & Desseauve

93/100

Decanter

92+/100

Robert Parker

Pinot Gris

mineral

grand cru

at the top

"A rich, refined, and harmonious fragrance"

“Pale straw yellow. Lemon, minerals, licorice, and green apple on the nose, which is very precise, and a vibrant palate, complemented by notes of pear and strawberry tart. Dense, juicy, and full-bodied (6 g/L residual sugar and 5.5 g/L total acidity), it is still very young and gives an impression of power, yet with particularly refined notes of green apple and pear tart that linger on the long, impactful finish. "Wonderfully aromatic on the mid-palate thanks to its excellent acidity; no malolactic fermentation was carried out, which allows the green apple flavor to shine through." (Vinous 2018). A must-have!

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Estate

Domaine Josmeyer

Vintage

Pinot Gris Grand Cru Brand

Vintage

2015

Designation

Alsace Grand Cru Brand

Region

Alsace

Grape Varieties

100% Pinot Gris

Regions

The Brand terroir, located within the municipal boundaries of Turckheim, consists of granite, the best source of trace elements

Viticulture

Certified organic and biodynamic

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Wine Production

Pneumatic pressing, fermentation for 1–4 months

Livestock Farming

In century-old oak barrels or stainless steel tanks

Alcohol content

13.5%

Residual sugars

6 g/l

Organic

Yes

Eye

Yellow in color, clear and bright

Nose

Hazelnuts, pure and indulgent flavors

Palate

Beautiful body, rich and fresh

Serve

At 8-10°C

Open

1/2 hour before

Drink before

2029

Food and Wine Pairings

It will be the perfect accompaniment to foie gras—whether served in a terrine or pan-seared—lobster in sauce, risottos with morels or porcini mushrooms, kidneys in sauce, and Cantonese cuisine...

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Bettane & Desseauve

Wine rated 17/20 (Benchmark wine)

Rated estate (2022 guide): 4*Stars (Producers of the very highest quality, the pride of French viticulture)

About the wine:

The estate hadn’t released this cuvée since 2010. It has a strong identity on the palate, with vertical tension; the very slight residual sugar provides the balance needed to complement its pronounced minerality. Those willing to wait will be rewarded, even though the Brand from this grape variety seems more immediately accessible.

About the estate:

Céline and Isabelle Meyer manage the estate—long led by their father Jean—with courage and discipline. The biodynamic approach 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.

Decanter

Wine rated (2019 guide) 93/100

About the wine:

Southeast-facing vineyard on flinty granite soil. Le Brand produces wines that are “regal yet lively, finely structured, pure, and incisive.” The 2015 vintage offers rich Pinot Gris flavors and is ripe on the palate, firming up with acidity on the finish, making it a great wine for the table or the cellar.

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Wine rated (2017 guide) 92+/100 (Outstanding wine)

About the 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 distinct smoky and stony flavors. The grapes come from both the lower and upper parts of the vineyard, but they were harvested together. On the palate, this is a dry Pinot Gris—very elegant and delicate—with an intense finish and a stimulating salinity. The wine is highly concentrated yet straightforward, fresh, and firmly structured. It has excellent aging potential.

Vinous

Wine rated (2018 guide) 94/100

Rated "Recommended"

About the wine:

Pale straw yellow. 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 full-bodied (6 g/L residual sugar and 5.5 g/L total acidity), this wine is still very young and conveys a sense of power, yet with particularly refined notes of green apple and pear tart that linger on the long, impactful finish. It is wonderfully aromatic on the mid-palate thanks to its excellent acidity; no malolactic fermentation was carried out, which helps bring out the flavor of green apple.

James Suckling

Rated winery (2019 guide) Recommended

About the estate:

Customer Rating

4.6/5

based on 5 reviews