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Grand Cru Hengst

2004 Alsace Pinot Grigio

The Albert Mann Grand Cru Hengst from Alsace is a captivating white wine that showcases the elegance and complexity of Pinot Grigio. With a delightful medium body, it offers a refreshing balance of crispness and richness that makes it truly enjoyable. The acidity is vibrant and invigorating, providing a lively mouthfeel that enhances its overall appeal. The fruit intensity is prominent, featuring enticing notes of ripe stone fruits, paired with hints of floral aromas that invite you in. Its dryness perfectly complements its flavor profile, ensuring a clean and balanced finish. This vintage from 2004 reflects the exceptional terroir of the Grand Cru Hengst vineyard, making it an exemplary representation of Alsace's wine-growing potential.

Tasting notes:

Peach

Honey

White Flowers

Pairs well with:

Seafood, Seafood Salad, Lemon Butter Scallops

Region:

Alsace

Lying on the border of France and Germany between the Vosges Mountains and the Rhine River, Alsace is unique among French wine regions. Ninety percent of all its wines are white, and they are labeled by variety rather than appellation. The region's production is evenly split between aromatic dry Riesling full of citrus and peach notes, spicy Gewürztraminer with characteristic rose and lychee flavors, full-bodied Pinot Gris with a hint of honey and intense Muscat that tastes of orange blossom. Most of these are labeled AOC Alsace, but there is also a small amount of Grand Cru wine from 51 specially designated vineyards. In this region, you will also find Crémant de Alsace, a wallet-friendly sparkling wine usually made from Pinot Blanc. AOC (Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée) is the most prestigious of the quality tiers within France’s wine classification system. AOC-designated wines must follow multiple different rules on a broad range of topics. Wines are regulated on the appellation, varietal inclusion, production methods, alcohol levels, vineyard planting density and age of the vineyard.

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