2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Grape Varieties Pinot Gris
Drinking Window Drinkable at the July 2022 review; best from 2024
Region Hengst
Soil Marl at the grand cru hengst site in wintzenheim
Fermentation Vessels Wooden barrel
Pressing Method Gentle Pressing
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Production Details The grapes were harvested by hand. After fermentation, the wine rested for a long but unspecified period on fine lees. Recommended serving temperature is 10–12 °C.
Tasting Notes Intense dried orange peel and bergamot; lush, succulent and creamy, with substantial structure and a clean, massive wet-earth finish (James Suckling, July 2022).
Food Pairing Scallops with saffron butter and caramelized quince; veal sweetbreads with apple chutney and toasted hazelnuts; or yellow-plum tarte Tatin with thyme honey
Critics Ratings 95
Shop prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wine-SearcherLWIN 1242157 | — | — | wine-searcher.com ↗ |
Producer Information
Website
Address
13 Rue du Château, 68920 Wettolsheim, France
Phone
+33 (0)3 89 80 62 00
Owner
Barthelmé family