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Josmeyer - Pinot Gris Grand Cru Hengst 2008
Josmeyer - 2008 Hengst Grand Cru Pinot Gris

Josmeyer - Pinot Gris Grand Cru Hengst 2008

Alsace Grand Cru|White wine|Organic
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3.7/5 (3 customers)

16,5/20

Bettane & Desseauve

This terroir produces a Pinot Gris white wine with a unique character: full-bodied and deep, with a nose of ripe fruit and a hint of vanilla; on the palate, it is very pure and slightly sweet, with a subtle salinity on the finish… A Grand Cru not to be missed!

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Estate

Domaine Josmeyer

Vintage

Grand Cru Pinot Gris Hengst

Vintage

2008

Designation

Alsace Grand Cru

Region

Alsace

Grape Varieties

100% Pinot Gris

Regions

In the municipality of Wintzenheim, this terroir consists primarily of Oligocene limestone conglomerates (14% active limestone) and interbedded marls several hundred meters thick

Viticulture

certified organic farming

Grape Harvest

manual

Wine Production

spontaneous fermentation without the addition of enzymes, lasting 1 to 4 months

Livestock Farming

in century-old oak barrels or stainless steel tanks

Alcohol content

13%

Residual sugars

23 g/L

Organic

Yes

Eye

yellow color, clear and bright

Nose

Full-bodied and deep, with a nose of ripe fruit and a hint of vanilla

Palate

Very clean on the palate and slightly mellow, with a subtle saltiness on the finish

Serve

at 8-10°C

Open

1/2 hour before

Drink starting at

2016

Drink before

2020

Food and Wine Pairings

Food and Wine Pairings

This is the perfect pairing for foie gras terrine, lobster in sauce, and risottos with morels or porcini mushrooms. It’s the wine that complements kidneys in sauce, pan-seared livers, and pasta with soy sauce. It pairs well with dishes that have bold flavors, grains, and root vegetable purées. It pairs exceptionally well with Chinese (Cantonese) cuisine...

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Bettane & Desseauve

Bettane & Desseauve

Wine rated 16.5/20 (Benchmark wine)

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

About the wine:

Aromatically interesting (with notes of salted butter caramel), but the slightly sweet richness on the palate makes the tasting experience a bit tiring. It will take a very long time to reach its peak, but who will wait that long?

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.
Vinous

Vinous

Rated "Recommended"

James Suckling

James Suckling

Rated winery (2019 guide) Recommended

About the estate:

 

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