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Domaine de l'envol - AOC Alsace Grand Cru Pinot Gris Florimont 2018 Domaine de l'envol - AOC Alsace Grand Cru Pinot Gris Florimont 2018

Domaine de l'envol - AOC Alsace Grand Cru Pinot Gris Florimont 2018

A paradise of dried apricot flavors!

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Type:White

Varietal:Pinot Gris

Unit Size:750ml

Alcohol Volume:12.5%

Region:Alsace

Country:France

Tasting Notes

From one of the greatest site of Alsace, classified as Grand Cru, delve into a world of aromatic complexity where smoky undergrowth harmonizes with the alluring essence of dried apricots. An intriguing bouquet that invites exploration.

Technical Info

Brand:Domaine de l'envol

Closure:Cork

Organic Certification:ECOCERT - FR-BIO-07

Country of Origin:France

Serving Temperature:10-12°C

Sugar Residual:52 g/l

Drink By:2028

Wine Ageing:9-Month in stainless-steel vats

Winemaking Style:Minimal Intervention

Harvest:Hand-harvested late August

Winemaking:Pressing for 8 hours with whole clusters, natural fermentation with indigenous yeast in stainless steel tanks, and aging on fine lees for 9 months in stainless steel tanks.

Viticulture:The Florimont or "the Mont fleuri" is a land bathed in light where tulips, anemones and wild orchids color the slopes with limestone soil dotted with fossils.

Food Pairing:Pad Thai, Szechuan cuisine, Malaysian laksa, Ramen, Massaman chicken curry, Pear tart, Spicy Cajun jambalaya, Lobster bisque.

Taste Profile

Light

Full Body

Dry

Sweet

Fruity

Savoury

Tannins (Bitterness)

Acidity

Domaine de l'envol

Nestled along the Alsatian wine road, on the outskirts of Colmar, in Ingersheim, the Envol Estate is the beautiful result of a union between two families. Their vineyard, spanning a 15 km radius around the winery, covers approximately 20 hectares (about 50 acres). They craft wines for pleasure, sharing, and gastronomy, embracing a natural winemaking philosophy.. The essence of their terroirs is revealed through continuous observation of their vines and the surrounding nature. They recognize that a vibrant soil is the foundation of great wines. These values are not only embedded in their winemaking but also reflected in their visual identity, symbolized by the resilient dandelion. This flower embodies the spirit of overcoming life's challenges while maintaining harmony. Envol proudly practices biodynamic viticulture, enhancing terroir expression through their core values revolve around authenticity and a warm, welcoming approach to wine.

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