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Pinot Gris Le Fromenteau Josmeyer (Domaine) 2019

The wine

This is beautiful Pinot Gris cuvée from Josmeyer. Fromenteau is the name that used to be given to Pinot Gris in the Ile de France region, because the nose often exudes notes of wheat, or ‘froment’. Aromas of yellow fruits open on the nose, accented with notes of white pepper. In the mouth the attack is full and round, with a slight tension in the mid-palate and a delicious mineral finish. A bottle to be opened after 2-5 years in the cellar.

About the Producer Josmeyer

Situated near Colmar, Domaine Josmeyer extends to some 24.4 hectares and has been certified organic and biodynamic since 2004. They grow all the great Alsatian grape varieties, which are evenly distributed over the estate’s 90 plots. The property is home to some beautiful vineyards such as Herrenweg and Rorenberg, along with two of the most distinguished Grand Crus in Alsace: Hengst and Brand.
The two sisters at the head of this family estate, which was founded in 1854, are the 5th generation to run it. Céline manages the property and the work in the vines while Isabelle oversees vinification, allowing Riesling, Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc, Gewurztraminer, Sylvaner and Pinot Noir to shine. The dry wines reveal a remarkable purity and the grand crus are mineral and saline. The French wine magazine Bettane & Desseauve say that Josmeyer’s wines have “light and refined palates that are fresh and chiselled”.

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