Dopff au Moulin Pinot Gris 2018

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Our Price:  £16.95Earn 16 Loyalty Points Bottle or Case:    Bottle:  £16.95  Case of 6:  £101.70  Case of 12:  £203.40 Producer:  Dopff au Moulin Grape Varieties:  100% Pinot Gris Optimum Drinking:  Within 5 years Wine Style:  Powerful dry well balanced white Alcohol by Volume:  13% Closure:  Screwcap Country:  France Availability:

Dopff au Moulin Pinot Gris 2018

A rich, fruity nose is complemented by distinctive smoky notes very typical of the varietal, dried apricots, honey and gingerbread. Opulent and full on the palate, this dry white is beautifully textured and balanced, with lively roundness and a long, harmonious finish.

Producer Note

The Dopff family has been winegrowers since 1574 and still manage the 70 hectare estate near the charming medieval town of Riquewihr. The vineyards are more than 300 metres above sea level, nestled in the foothills of the lower Vosges. As a family of pioneers, they were responsible for the use of the stemmed wine bottles, which today distinguish Alsace wines from other regions. In 1900, tenth generation Julien Dopff was so impressed by the Champagne tastings held in Paris' World Exhibition, he learnt the art of winemaking in Champagne for two years before returning to Alsace. After WW II Julien Dopff strongly believed that a Crémant made from local grape varieties and reflecting the terroir of Alsace should be produced and protected. In 1976, together with five other producers, he finally obtained official recognition for Crémant d'Alsace as an AOC.

Vintage

Harvest started on 6th September 2018, with Auxerrois, Pinot Blanc and Pinot Gris; the Riesling grapes were harvested from 20th September. The yields were higher than the previous year and the fruit picked was in an excellent, healthy condition, due to the warm, dry ripening period throughout the summer. The fruit offers concentrated flavours, with excellent maturity. 

Vineyard

The vines are trained according to the Guyot system. Green harvests in conjunction with strict canopy management, ensure good light penetration and ventilation for the berries during the ripening period. The soils in the vineyard are warm and volcanic with the presence of granite. The grapes are manually harvested once they have reached optimum maturity.

Winemaking

The grapes were carefully selected and pressed in whole bunches. Fermentation took place in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures to optimise the varietal expression and purity of fruit flavours.

Serving Suggestion

Partners well with white meats such as chicken or veal with creamy sauces, game pâtés or rich game birds such as guinea fowl.

Grape

Pinot Gris 100%