Josmeyer Pinot Blanc Mise du Printemps Alsace Aoc 2023

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Josmeyer
Label Name:
 
Pinot Blanc Mise du Printemps Alsace Aoc
Vintage:
 
2023
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Alsace (Wintzenheim; parcels from Grand Cru Hengst and surrounding plains)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
11.5%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Auxerrois (70%), Pinot Blanc (30%)
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
2
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
3
Best Temperature:
 
8-10°C

Awards/Ratings
Aperitif. no: 86 points (2023)

Tasting Note
Delicate white flowers, green apple and yellow peach with citrus zest, subtle saline minerality and lively, clean acidity; light, slightly fleshy palate and a fresh, elegant finish.

Food Pairing
Western: asparagus, fish terrines, mussels, clams, scallops, grilled white fish, quiches, creamy cheeses, roast poultry. Asian: sushi/sashimi, tempura, mild Thai prawn dishes, Vietnamese spring rolls, light stir-fries with ginger and citrus.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; whole-bunch pneumatic pressing (~6 hours); spontaneous (indigenous) fermentation in century-old foudres; élevage on fine lees for several months; light filtration and spring bottling.

Vineyard Info
Family-owned Domaine Josmeyer (Wintzenheim), run by the Meyer family; converted to organic/biodynamic viticulture (Biodyvin/Ecocert) in the 2000s; ~25–28 ha including Grand Cru holdings.