The true heart of Alsace in Riquewihr with optional wine tasting
Authentic Alsatian immersion in picturesque Riquewihr - with the option of wine tasting - accompanied by a costumed local character. Where Alsatian history and tradition meet.
Profile
Structure
Drinking window
Best 10 to 15 years from vintage.
vintage10 yrs15 yrs17 yrs
Critic scores
No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating above is our own.
In the glass
Aroma: smoky undergrowth, moss, dried fruit, nuts, beeswax, gingerbread, quince, peach, mango
Palate: ample and round, fresh acidity, mineral
A 100% Pinot Gris from Gustave Lorentz's Altenberg de Bergheim Grand Cru holding, clay-limestone soil, vines averaging 40 years; smoky and nutty with quince and mango, ample, round and mineral. The 2015 technical sheet shows 31.6 g/L residual sugar.
What it pairs with
- Foie gras terrines The producer's first pairing; the wine's roundness meets the richness of the terrine.More wines for foie gras →
- Lacquered duck Named by the producer; the sweet glaze and fat suit the ample, concentrated palate.More wines for duck and goose →
- Sweet and sour oriental cuisine Named by the producer; the fresh acidity cuts the sweetness.More wines for dessert →
History
Gustave Lorentz farms part of the Altenberg de Bergheim Grand Cru, a hill the producer says has made fine wines since the end of the 13th century. The estate states its vineyards have been certified organic by Ecocert since 2012.
Facts
- Producer
- Maison Gustave Lorentz · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Pinot Gris (100%)
- Classification
- Alsace Grand Cru Altenberg de Bergheim
- Drinking window
- 10-15 years
- Organic
- ECOCERT
Frequently asked about Gustave Lorentz Altenberg de Bergheim Pinot Gris
What does Gustave Lorentz Altenberg de Bergheim Pinot Gris taste like?
Smoky undergrowth, moss, dried fruit, nuts, beeswax, gingerbread, quince, peach, mango on the nose; ample and round, fresh acidity, mineral on the palate.
When should I drink Gustave Lorentz Altenberg de Bergheim Pinot Gris?
Drinking window given by the producer: 10-15 years.
What food pairs with Gustave Lorentz Altenberg de Bergheim Pinot Gris?
The producer suggests Foie gras terrines, Lacquered duck and Sweet and sour oriental cuisine. The producer's first pairing; the wine's roundness meets the richness of the terrine.
What grapes are in Gustave Lorentz Altenberg de Bergheim Pinot Gris?
Pinot Gris. Classification: Alsace Grand Cru Altenberg de Bergheim.
Is Gustave Lorentz Altenberg de Bergheim Pinot Gris organic?
Gustave Lorentz states that its vineyards have been inspected and certified organic by Ecocert since 2012, and the technical sheet for this cuvee is headed organic wine.
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