Domaine Joseph Gruss & Fils Pinot Gris Casse - Noisette

Pinot Gris CASSE - NOISETTE 2017

Lime- and sandstone from the parcel “Backoeffele” that means “Backer’s oven”. Situated in the middle of Eguisheim, it is a plot that concentrate the heat and makes early ripeness.

Age of vines 18 years old
Yields ca. 52 hl/ha
100% selective hand harvest
Fermented and matured in oak barrels of 500l (15% new)
Alc. 13,5 % Vol.
Residual Sugar 1,5 g/l
Acidity 4,7 g/l H2T

Yellow golden color with hints of green and brilliant. A beautiful expression on the nose with aromas of ripe peaches and apricots, fig, smoky and toasted bread, and some buttery. Round and full on the palate balanced with some crisp and distinctive toasted freshness. A food wine to drink with white meats, smoked or grilled, fish with cream sauce, scallops and lobster. Potential for laying down : 5 to 7 years.