Sophie Schaal - Alsace Pinot Gris 2023
93+/100
Robert Parker
"Beautiful texture!"
“The wine displays ripe, elegant fruit with saline and mineral notes. On the palate, it is a full-bodied, round, and intense Pinot Gris, remarkably textured, with saline notes of finely ground stone intertwined with delicate tannins. It is a warm and generous Pinot Gris, yet precise and stimulating, with a long and intense finish. ” (Wine Advocate 2025)
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Eye
Pale straw yellow, with great brilliance
Nose
Intense aromas of pear, green apple, and sweet spices, with a subtle hint of toasted spices that adds depth
Palate
Fresh, with a full-bodied texture and a lovely acidity, it harmoniously blends flavors of green apple, pear, and fresh quince, enhanced by exotic notes of cinnamon and cloves; a subtle woody character enhances the wine’s complexity, imparting finesse and a long finish.
Serve
Between 12 et 14°C
Guard
2040
Food and Wine Pairings
Perfect with roast pork in pear sauce, creamy pasta dishes, poultry, seafood...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated 2*Stars (A solid, recommendable wine, though slightly more consistent and uniform than the previous one)
About the estate:
Alongside a wine-trading venture in South Africa, Julien Schaal founded his Alsatian business in 2011—a highly original endeavor, as it is exclusively a wine-trading operation based on the purchase of grapes from grand cru vineyards. Currently, nine grands crus are available, representing just about every type of soil in the region, and the selection consists entirely of Riesling—with the exception of a Gewürztraminer from the Osterberg and a blend from the Altenberg in Bergheim. In a blind tasting, his 2017 vintages blew us away. Hats off!
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated (2025 guide) 93+/100 (Outstanding wine)
About the wine:
Made primarily from grapes grown in the Osterberg region, the 2023 Alsace Pinot Gris was partially fermented on the skins (15%) in Perle tanks as well as in Burgundian barrels, including malolactic fermentation. Aged on fine lees for five to six months, the wine offers ripe, elegant fruit with saline and mineral notes. On the palate, it is a full-bodied, round, and intense Pinot Gris with remarkable texture, featuring saline notes of finely ground stone intertwined with delicate tannins. It is a warm and generous Pinot Gris, yet precise and stimulating, with a long and intense finish. Declared alcohol content: 13%. Grainy cork. Tasted in April 2024.
Jancis Robinson
Rated winery (2023 guide) Recommended
James Suckling
Rated winery (2023 guide) Recommended
Customer Rating
4.3/5
based on 7 reviews
Review and comment by Mr. ANTOINE M. Published on July 24, 2025
A lovely Pinot Gris with lovely notes of white flowers.
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Review and comment by Mr. PIERRE H. Posted on August 22, 2026
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Review and comment by Mr. ERIC V. Posted on January 23, 2026
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Review by Mr. LAURENT N. Published on September 25, 2025
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Review by Mr. PHILIPPE A. Published on September 23, 2025
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