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Tradition

2011 Alsace Pinot Blanc

The Michel Fonne Tradition, a delightful white wine from the esteemed Alsace region, showcases the elegant characteristics of Pinot Blanc. This vintage from 2011 presents a bright and refreshing profile with a medium body that strikes a perfect balance between depth and approachability. The acidity is high, providing a mouthwatering and lively quality that enlivens the senses. On the palate, the fruit intensity is pronounced, offering enchanting notes of crisp apples and ripe pears intertwined with subtle floral hints. The texture is smooth, with soft and delicate aspects that make this wine thoroughly enjoyable. As a dry wine, it concludes with a clean and refreshing finish, making it an excellent choice for pairing with various dishes or for simply sipping on its own.

Tasting notes:


Pear

Pear

Apricot

Apricot

Honey

Honey

Pairs well with:


Seafood Salad, Seafood, 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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