Pinot Blanc Auxerrois

2002 Alsace Pinot Blanc, Malbec

The Welty Pinot Blanc Auxerrois from the beautiful Alsace region is a delightful white wine that beautifully balances the unique characteristics of its varietals. This vintage exudes a bright and refreshing quality, with a delicately light body that makes it exceptionally easy to enjoy. The mouthwatering acidity adds a vibrant edge, enhancing the wine's overall liveliness. With a mild fruit intensity, you'll find subtle notes of stone fruit and citrus that dance harmoniously on the palate. While tannins are not prominent, their presence is soft, lending a gentle structure that complements the wine's smooth finish. This wine leans towards bone dry, making it a perfect pairing for a variety of dishes or simply to enjoy on its own.

Tasting notes:

Citrus Blossom

Honeysuckle

White Peach

Flavor profile:

Acidity Medium

Low Pronounced

Body Light

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

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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