History
Although the Pinot Blanc is a very ancient grape variety (already known in the 16th century), it was only truly recognized a few years ago. It does not come from Burgundy, but the north of Italy. It was first introduced by the Anglo-Saxons, and then gradually discovered by the French who appreciated its freshness, suppleness and ability to go with food.
Location
Our Pinot Blanc mainly comes from our SAERING and SPIEGEL Grand Cru plots and BUX and BOLLENBERG plots.
Wine-making
A blend of 30% Pinot Blanc and 70% Auxerrois.
Pressed pneumatically. Static settling of the must. Fermented in temperature controlled tuns from 1 to 4 months. Raised on the lees for 4 months. Bottled within the years.
Pressed pneumatically. Static settling of the must. Fermented in temperature controlled tuns from 1 to 4 months. Raised on the lees for 4 months. Bottled within the years.
Gastronomy
- Ham and sausages
- Seeafood, fish terrine, sushis
- Asparagus
- Salads
- Roasted poultry
- Roasted porc or veal
- Barbecues
- Fresh, young and light cheeses, goast cheese
Serve at 12°C
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Tasting
The robe is a light golden yellow with light golden reflections of good intensity. The disk is bright, limpid, transparent. The wine has a fine youthful quality. The nose is marked, pleasant, expressive and gives out a dominant of juvenile, primary, fruity scents, citrus fruits and very refreshing lemon peel. The frisky and refreshing nose is remarkable. The onset in the mouth is moderately ample with a well balanced acid base. One evolves on a fresh and edgy medium marked by a light sparkling note. The range of flavours is focused on the dominant fruits, citrus fruits, lemon peel but also white flesh fruits. The finish offers a moderate length, 4 caudalies, and a sharp vivacity. The wine shows a slender and lengthy character xithout losing the freshness of the grape variety.
Technical sheet elaborated by M. Pascal Leonetti
Best Sommelier of France 2006
Sommelier at l’Auberge de l’Ill (*** Michelin)
