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Alsace Pinot Gris Grossi Laue
2012
The culture of the vine has been practiced in Alsace for more than 2000 years. We find traces of the first Hugels in Alsace as early as the 15th century, and some two centuries later, Hans Ulrich Hugel settled in Riquewihr in 1639 and took the head of the powerful Corporation des Vignerons. During the 18th and 19th centuries, the Hugels were recognized as great winegrowers. In 1902, Frédéric Emile Hugel left the old family property to settle in the center of Riquewihr, where the heart of the...
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Grossi Laüe means Grands Terroirs in Alsatian dialect, they are the equivalent of Grosses Gewächs in Germany or Grands Crus of Burgundy. Coming from our three best plots of Pflostig, a very limestone terroir which gives it finesse and minerality with depth, smoothness and long ability to age.
Gravity-fed presses, without pumping or other manipulation. No malo or stirring of the lees. A single racking before winter where the wine clarifies naturally without artificial cold treatment. Light filtration respectful of the wine before bottling in spring then aging in bottles in our cellars until it is put on sale.
Aromas of pear, mirabelle plum, apricot, acacia flower, wildflower honey, licorice and notes of peppermint, vanilla and nutmeg. Round, flattering, juicy and aromatic. Pairings with terrines, risotto and fish.
A lot of Alsace pinot gris are powerful because of their high alcohol, but the power of this one is almost totally mineral and it gives the wine great clarity. Just beginning to open up as the nose is still quite shy with raisin-bread and vanilla notes. However, the long dry finish already has a ton of mineral complexity. Drink or hold. Mostly from mature vines in the Pflostig site.
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