Pinot Blanc Cuvee Reserve

Alsace Pinot Blanc

The Martin Schaetzel Pinot Blanc Cuvee Reserve is a delightful exploration of the Pinot Blanc varietal hailing from the renowned Alsace region. This white wine presents a beautifully pale hue that hints at its refreshing nature. On the palate, it boasts a light-bodied character, making it an ideal choice for warm afternoons or lively gatherings. The high acidity provides a bright and uplifting experience, perfectly complementing the wine's prominent fruit intensity that showcases notes of crisp green apples and juicy pears. With a delightful dryness that makes it incredibly food-friendly, this wine is an excellent match for a variety of dishes, from seafood to light salads. The delicate and subtle qualities of the wine are rounded off with soft tannins, which ensure a smooth finish, leaving you with a lasting impression of Alsace's winemaking charm.

Tasting notes:

Honey

Citrus Blossom

White Peach

Pairs well with:

Asparagus Risotto, Seafood, Shrimp Scampi

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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