Alsace Pinot Blanc 2022

Dry wine

Grape variety
Le Gentil is a typical Alsatian blend. Under production charter, it is made up of a minimum of 50% noble grape varieties (Riesling, Pinot Gris, Gewurztraminer and Muscat). Le Gentil 2021 is a meticulous blend of 49% Auxerrois, 20% Pinot Gris, 10% Muscat, 16% Riesling and 5% Gewurztraminer.

Vineyard
For this cuvée, we have selected our finest old Pinot vines.
Tillage: ploughing, composting, mowing. Treatments: Bordeaux mixture, sulfur, plant infusions and seaweed extracts.

Terroir
Clay, marl and sometimes limestone and sandy hills in the Ribeauvillé region.

Winemaking
Harvested by hand. Sorting in the vineyard. Direct pressing of whole grapes. No sulfur under the press. Natural sourdough. Aged on fine lees for 6-9 months. Minimalist filtration.

Tasting and gastronomy
Beautiful, light color, toasty notes, full, smoky mouthfeel, long and well-balanced.

Guard
5 to 7 years

Analytical characteristics
Alcohol: 13.08
Tartaric acidity: 4.8 g/L
Residual sugar: 9.1 g/L
Natural cork
Total SO2: 74 mg/L
Harvest date: 12/09/2022
Setting: 05/26/2023
Batch number: LB30012

Serving : 8-12 °C