Pinot Gris 2024

Wine description for Pinot Gris 2024 by Domaine Albert Mann

Colour & appearance

Pale golden yellow, with delicate green reflections – clear and luminous in the glass.

Nose

Fresh and inviting: peach and mirabelle meet lime, apricot and a hint of white blossoms. Behind them, fine notes of ginger, aniseed and pale nuts – a nose that makes you eager for the first sip.

Palate

A powerful attack, yet supple and pleasantly salty. Juicy fruit is carried by a taut, lively acidity that gives the wine drive and balance. The fine minerality and subtle fruit sweetness make it a wine that shines at the table – especially where spicy and exotic flavours come into play.

Finish

Stimulatingly fresh, with a lingering salty note and crisp acidity. A finish that invites you to pour another glass rather than pause.

Terroir & origin

The grapes come from several plots in Kientzheim and Wettolsheim, where the vines are rooted in soils of gravel, marl and limestone. The vines are around 20 years old. Since its conversion to biodynamics in 1997 (Demeter-certified), Domaine Albert Mann has been one of the leading producers in Alsace – Maurice and Jacky Barthelmé work nearly a hundred plots guided by the principle of observation rather than intervention.

Grape variety & vinification

Pinot Gris, hand-harvested, pneumatically pressed and fermented in stainless steel tanks with wild yeasts. Maturation takes place on the fine lees, without fining. At 13% ABV and just 2.9 g/l residual sugar, this is a thoroughly dry wine.

Food recommendations

A gastronomic Pinot Gris: ideal with spicy Asian cuisine, Thai curry, pan-fried fish or herb-crusted poultry. It also pairs beautifully with Comté or Munster cheese.

Special features

The 2024 vintage is regarded as a year of elegance at Domaine Albert Mann: despite a wet July, the grapes ripened splendidly, resulting in a wine that is fruit-driven, dry and crisply fresh. The Barthelmés’ reliance on wild yeasts and their decision to forgo fining are clearly perceptible: the wine feels natural, vibrant and honest – an Alsatian Pinot Gris far removed from any heaviness, offering both drinkability and depth.