Valentin Zusslin - Pinot Gris Bollenberg 2014

With rich aromas of forest floor and dried fruit, it’s dry and mouthwatering, with a lovely presence on the palate—flavorful and straightforward—and ideal with sautéed mushrooms. This is the style we’d love to see in so many Pinot Gris wines from Alsace!

The work of Jean-Paul and Marie Zusslin, who carry on the family winemaking tradition dating back to 1691, has been exemplary for several years now. Based in Orschwihr, on a beautiful vineyard, they form a passionate, charismatic duo dedicated to a job well done. And they’re taking on more and more projects: designing a new bottle, installing dozens of beehives and birdhouses in the vineyards…. Each has their own role: Marie handles marketing, while Jean-Paul works in the vineyards and the cellar. Biodynamic viticulture since 1997, meticulous winemaking, and precise aging sum up the work of this leading estate, where a plot-by-plot approach is ever-present, even in the crémants. The excellence of their lineup suggests they may move up in our rankings!