Pinot Gris Altenbourg, Le Tri, Sélection de Grains Nobles 2001 375ml

Wine Description for Pinot Gris Altenbourg Le Tri Sélection de Grains Nobles 2001 375ml from Domaine Albert Mann

Colour & Appearance

Sparkling, luminous golden yellow – a colour that already hints at the concentration and maturity of this extraordinary dessert wine.

Nose

An opulent bouquet that seems to pour forth from the glass: liquid honey, candied quinces and caramelised pears dominate, accompanied by dried apple slices, white nougat and fine vanilla pod. The nose reveals the very essence of a great Sélection de Grains Nobles – seductive, concentrated and of remarkable complexity.

Palate

On the palate, a multi-layered, concentrated sweetness unfolds, never appearing heavy or one-dimensional. The sweet fruit notes are elegantly balanced by a saline-like minerality and fine acidity – an interplay of contrasts that makes this wine so fascinating. The texture is silky, the structure impressively precise.

Finish

The aftertaste appears almost infinite – a sign of great quality and perfect maturity. The aromas linger long and leave a lasting impression of elegance and depth.

Terroir & Origin

The vineyard site Altenbourg near Kientzheim lies directly below the Grand Cru Furstentum at 225-250 metres elevation. The calcareous, sandy soils with sedimentary deposits ensure slow, even ripening – ideal conditions for the development of noble rot berries and thus for extraordinary Sélection de Grains Nobles.

Grape Variety & Vinification

100% Pinot Gris (historically known as Tokay d’Alsace), selectively hand-harvested, noble rot affected berries. The designation „Le Tri“ at Domaine Albert Mann stands for an additional selection – only the finest grapes make it into this cuvée.

Food Pairing Recommendations

Best enjoyed on its own as a meditative digestif. Harmonises beautifully with quince sorbet, blue cheese, foie gras or fruit and chocolate desserts.

Special Features

A great dessert wine with over 20 years of maturity, which impressively demonstrates the extraordinary ageing potential of Alsatian Sélection de Grains Nobles. The „Le Tri“ designation marks the highest quality level in Albert Mann’s range.