Alsace Pinot Gris Sélection de grains nobles Altenbourg Le Tri Albert Mann 2008
9%
1.125L
Intensity
A nectar that could be enjoyed at dessert or alone. An excellent sipping wine.
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Alsace Pinot Gris Sélection de grains nobles Altenbourg Le Tri Albert Mann 2008
The wine
To produce this Sélection de Grains Nobles, the domain harvests the grapes when they are botrytised by successive trips through the vineyard. It has an extremely complex and intense aromatic bouquet. There are touches of candied fruits, quince, honey, toffee apples and dried apricot.
About the Producer Albert Mann
Domain Albert Mann is a historic Alsatian domain. It is the result of two families coming together: the Mann family, winemakers since the 17th century, and the Barthelmé, the current owners, winemakers since 1654. Located in Wettolsheim in the Haut-Rhin, in the heart of Alsace, the domain spans 25 hectares, a third of which are grands crus. The Barthelmé brothers, Maurice and Jacky, are now at the helm of the domain. The vineyards have been cultivated according to biodynamic principles since 1997, though certification wasn't obtained until 2010. Meticulous work is carried out in the vineyards, with much focus on replanting vines through massal selection, so as to increase the vineyard's diversity. The parcels are tilled, and several biodynamic preparations are used. In the winery, the vinifications are ‘hands off', as the producers strive to achieve maximal finesse. The red wines are raised in Burgundian barrels. This domain is now known as one of the finest in Alsace; its elegant, racy wines are sought after for their digestible profile, complexity and depth.
Detailed characteristics
Quantity: 3 half-bottles
Level: 3 NormalObservation: 3 Marginally marked labelsOrigin: private individual
Type of cellar: underground, natural cellar
Recoverable VAT: no
Original wooden case / Original case: no
French customs seal: yes
Alcohol percentage: 9 %
Region: Alsace
Appellation: Alsace Pinot Gris
Owner: Albert Mann
Vintage: 2008
Colour: dessert wine
Peak drinking window: drink from 2028 to 2033
Service temperature: 9°
Size (in ha): 25 hectares
Intensity: dessert
Leading aroma: candied fruit
Tasting occasion: wine to sip