Lucien Albrecht Reserve Pinot Gris 2023

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Lucien Albrecht
Label Name:
 
Reserve Pinot Gris
Vintage:
 
2023
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Alsace
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Gris
Acidity:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
2
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Vivino average ~3. 9/5 (many user ratings)

Tasting Note
Yellow-gold; aromas of ripe pear, quince, honey and baking spice. Full-bodied with stone-fruit and honeyed richness, balanced by fresh acidity and a lingering nutty finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast pork, poultry with creamy sauces, mushroom risotto, Comté or aged cheeses. Asian: roasted duck or char siu, mildly spicy Szechuan dishes, Thai green curry, richer-style sushi.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; cold press, fermented in stainless steel with lees ageing and occasional short oak contact for weight; bottled under screwcap.

Vineyard Info
Maison Lucien Albrecht, founded 1698 in Orschwihr (Alsace). Family-run producer known for classic Alsace varietals and Reserve bottlings.