2018 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Pinot Gris
Classification Alsace Grand Cru Hengst
Region Hengst
Soil Marl-limestone-sandstone soils formed from oligocene conglomerates and interstratified clays, With about 14% active limestone as stones and gravel
Orientation South-East
Pressing Method Gentle Pressing In A Traditional Vertical Press
Indigenous Yeast Yes
Botrytis Affected Yes
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Production Details Harvested manually in several successive passes to select noble-rot berries. The Hengst site is described as lying at 270–360 m. Temperature-controlled fermentation was allowed to stop naturally, retaining the residual sugar characteristic of the SGN category. Recommended service is 8–10°C with about 30 minutes of aeration.
Tasting Notes Golden with copper highlights; ripe peach, acacia, honey and exotic fruit; rich and unctuous yet mineral and fresh, with a persistent finish
Food Pairing Foie gras; subtly spiced Asian dishes; dark-chocolate, pear, mirabelle or caramel desserts
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Vintages
1994 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties Pinot Gris
Classification Grand Cru Hengst Sélection de Grains Nobles
Region Hengst
Serving Temperature 12°C · 54°F
Production Details The retailer's technical profile reports acidity of 8.4 g/L but does not identify the analytical reference basis, so it is not mapped to total_acidity_gl or tartaric_acid_gl.
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Producer Information
Website
Address
13 Rue du Château, 68920 Wettolsheim, France
Phone
+33 (0)3 89 80 62 00
Owner
Barthelmé family