Sophie Schaal - Alsace Pinot Gris 2024
91/100
Vinous
16,5/20
Jancis Robinson
91/100
Wine Enthusiast
“Beautiful texture!”
Sophie treats us once again with this new vintage of Pinot Gris, which remains as fresh, balanced, and long-finishing as ever—making it the perfect example of a Pinot Gris that’s accessible to everyone, thanks to its very reasonable price. The result is a bouquet of white flowers, pear, and subtle sweet spices, with hints of fennel and brioche. A true treat!
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Eye
Golden yellow with green highlights
Nose
Intense aromas of pear, green apple, and mild spices, with a subtle hint of toasted spices that adds depth, along with herbal and toasty notes
Palate
Fresh, with a full-bodied texture and a lovely acidity, it harmoniously blends flavors of fresh herbs, 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
2041
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!
Wine Enthusiast
Wine rated (2026 guide) 91/100
About the wine:
Generous and aromatic, it reveals notes of gingerbread, candied orange peel, and a hint of nutmeg. On the palate, it is supple yet balanced, carrying these warm, spicy notes with refined harmony. Long, elegant, and subtly complex, it leaves a refined and delicately spicy impression on the finish.
Jancis Robinson
Wine rated (2025 guide) 16,5/20
Rated winery (2023 guide) Recommended
About the wine:
A rich, spicy, and assertive nose. Truly very appealing, with lovely tension. This is the finest Alsace wine from this winemaker that I have tasted so far. Very pleasant, with a slight astringency that in no way detracts from the wine, but rather lends it a welcome structure. The acidity is moderate enough that the wine comes across as slightly dry, which likely explains why it pairs so well with these savory dishes. (JR)
Vinous
Wine rated (2026 guide) 91/100
About the wine:
The 2024 Pinot Gris is harvested in Hunawihr, primarily in the Mühlforst vineyard, on heavy marl and clay soils, as well as on another plot that adds more freshness. A small portion of the grapes underwent brief maceration before pressing. The nose reveals notes of creamy pear accompanied by a subtle smoky hint. On the palate, this same smoky note blends with the creamy pear and is balanced by the lively freshness of lemon. This creates a beautiful balance and results in a very versatile wine. (Very dry)
James Suckling
Rated winery (2023 guide) Recommended
Customer rating
3/5
based on 2 reviews
Review by Mr. LODEWIJK V. Posted on March 13, 2026
“Beautiful texture!”—forget about that. I can’t say whether the 2023 earned a 93+ from Parker. This 2024 vintage is simply lacking in aroma, attack, palate, and finish.
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Review by Mr. AURELIEN V. Posted on January 2, 2026
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