Pinot Gris Furstentum Grand Cru, Le Tri 2007 375ml

Wine Description for Pinot Gris Furstentum Grand Cru Le Tri 2007 375ml from Domaine Albert Mann

Colour & Appearance

Deep, luminous golden yellow with amber-hued reflections – the colour alone reveals the extraordinary concentration and maturity of this wine. In the glass, it displays a silky viscosity that announces its sweetness visually.

Nose

The nose is of captivating complexity: candied apricot, mango and dried fig meet delicate notes of ginger, saffron and white pepper. Beneath this shimmers an almost smoky, mineral depth that is unmistakably characteristic of the Furstentum terroir. With aeration, aromas of beeswax and orange marmalade unfold further.

Palate

On the palate, this Sélection de Grains Nobles character unfolds with a sweetness that never feels heavy-handed. The acidity – remarkably present for the 2007 vintage – balances the opulent botrytis concentration with elegant restraint. Aromas of honey, mature quince and caramelised pineapple fill the palate completely, underscored by a fine spicy tension.

Finish

Extraordinarily long and persistent. The sweetness fades into a mineral, slightly saline freshness that keeps the wine remarkably fresh and lively despite its maximum residual sugar. A finish that lingers in the memory for minutes after the final sip.

Terroir & Origin

The Furstentum Grand Cru near Katzenthal ranks among Alsace’s finest vineyard sites. The chalky-marly subsoil with granite components lends the wine its characteristic mineral tension and extraordinary ageing potential. The south-west-facing slope favours complete botrytis development.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Pinot Gris is the quintessential Alsatian grape for great sweet wines. “Le Tri” denotes the selective hand-harvesting of noble-rot-affected berries – a time-consuming, labour-intensive process practised only in exceptional vintages. The low alcohol content of 7.0% vol. underscores the enormous residual sugar concentration.

Food Pairing Suggestions

A wine for the grand moments at table: foie gras terrine, Roquefort or robust Munster cheese are classic partners. Equally brilliant with Tarte Tatin, almond pastries or simply – and perhaps most honestly – as a meditative dessert wine on its own.

Special Features

The half-bottle (375 ml) is the ideal format for such a concentrated sweet wine – generous enough for two without overwhelming. Domaine Albert Mann ranks among the most reliable addresses for Grand Cru wines in Alsace. This wine has the potential to age for a further ten to twenty years, gaining in complexity along the way.