Sophie Schaal - Alsace Pinot Gris 2023
93+/100
Robert Parker
“Beautiful texture!”
“The wine displays ripe, elegant fruit with salty and mineral notes. On the palate, it is a full-bodied, round, and intense Pinot Gris, remarkably textured, with salty notes of finely crushed stone intertwined with fine 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 mild 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 clove; a subtle woody character enhances the wine’s complexity, adding 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 production, though slightly more conventional and uniform than the previous one)
About the estate:
Alongside his wine merchant venture in South Africa, Julien Schaal founded his Alsatian business in 2011—a highly unique endeavor, as it is exclusively a wine merchant operation based on purchasing grapes from Grand Cru vineyards. Currently, nine grand cru wines are on the list, representing nearly every type of soil in the region, and the selection consists solely of Riesling, with the exception of a Gewürztraminer from Osterberg and a blend from Altenberg de 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 Burgundy barrels, including malolactic fermentation. Aged on fine lees for five to six months, the wine displays ripe, elegant fruit with salty and mineral notes. On the palate, it is a full-bodied, round, and intense Pinot Gris, remarkably textured, with salty notes of finely crushed stone intertwined with delicate tannins. It is a warm and generous Pinot Gris, yet precise and stimulating, with a long and intense finish. 13% alcohol by volume. Grainy cork. Tasted in April 2024.
Jancis Robinson
Rated winery (2023 guide) Recommended
James Suckling
Rated winery (2023 guide) Recommended
Customer rating
4/5
based on 5 reviews
Review by Mr. ANTOINE M. Posted on 07/24/2025
A lovely Pinot Gris with lovely notes of white flowers.
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Review by Mr. ANDERS C. Posted on April 19, 2026
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Review by Eric V. Posted on January 23, 2026
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Review by Mr. LAURENT N. Posted on September 25, 2025
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Review by Mr. PHILIPPE A. Posted on September 23, 2025
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