Pinot Gris 2023

Wine description for Pinot Gris 2023 from Domaine Albert Mann

In the heart of Alsace, where the Vosges mountains stretch their gentle foothills into the Rhine plain, you will find the Domaine Albert Mann - a living testimony to Alsatian winemaking tradition. The 2023 Pinot Gris embodies the fusion of two historic winegrowing families: the Mann family, whose roots go back to the early 17th century, and the Barthelmé family, who have been refining the art of winegrowing since 1654. On the 25 hectares in Wettolsheim, each plot is cultivated with the meticulous care of a watchmaker according to biodynamic principles - a dialogue between man and nature that can be felt in every bottle.

Visual impression

In the glass, the wine presents itself in an intense, almost golden straw yellow with crystalline clarity - like sunlight falling through autumn leaves. The silky tears on the rim of the glass reveal the full-bodied presence that characterises this Pinot Gris.

Nose

The aroma unfolds like a slowly blossoming morning in late summer in Alsace. Notes of juicy red apple emerge with remarkable intensity, surrounded by the delicate elegance of mace. Underneath lies a layer of freshly cut hay and green almonds - an olfactory legacy of the gravel soils and clay-limestone on which the vines, which are on average 20 years old, are rooted. A subtle smokiness hovers over the whole like morning mist over the vineyards - not intrusive, but as a complexity-enhancing element that testifies to the mineral depth of the terroir.

Palate

The true personality of this wine is revealed on the palate - powerful yet precisely balanced. The first sip unleashes a cascade of juiciness, as if you had bitten into a fully ripe autumn apple. The fruit is framed by a fascinating spectrum of spices: Allspice and Carnation dance with green cardamomwhile the fine-grained tannins give the wine a silky, almost tangible texture. The moderate residual sweetness is perfectly integrated into the structure and gives the wine depth without ever coming to the fore. The finish is long and mineral in character - an echo of the limestone-sandstone soils that are home to the vines.

General information

With its 13.5% alcohol, this Pinot Gris is no lightweight companion, but a wine of remarkable presence. The 2023 vintage, characterised by a warm summer with sufficient rainfall at the right time, has produced an intensity of fruit that is expressed in its purest form through biodynamic cultivation. The Barthelmé brothers, the current custodians of this vineyard, know how to reinterpret the typicality of Alsatian soils in each vintage without ever losing touch with tradition.

Food pairing suggestions

This Pinot Gris calls for dishes with character. It harmonises perfectly with regional Alsatian cuisine such as Tarte flambée with smoked bacon or Choucroute garnie. Outside his home country, he finds congenial partners in fried monkfish with saffron sauce, Mushroom risotto with grated parmesan or Asian dishes with a slight spiciness. Also to matured mountain cheese With its salty complexity, this wine forms a fascinating counterbalance. Served at around 10-12°C, it unfolds its full potential - a wine that appeals to both the senses and the intellect.