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Structure
Drinking window
Best 1 to 5 years from vintage.
vintage1 yrs5 yrs8 yrs
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In the glass
Aroma: white peach, white flower, lemon, almond
Palate: yellow apple, pear, salt, soft finish
Mise du Printemps (spring bottling) is Josmeyer's young-vine Pinot Blanc-Auxerrois bottling, released as soon as the spring after harvest. Gentle, fresh, aperitif friendly.
What it pairs with
- Tarte flambee Cream-bacon flatbread with a soft Pinot Blanc lift.More wines for pizza →Find tarte flambee on TableJourney →
- Quiche Lorraine Creamy savoury tart for a friendly white.More wines for vegetables and salads →
- Aperitif charcuterie Gentle wine handles a range of cold cuts.More wines for charcuterie and cured meats →
With cheese
How to serve Josmeyer Pinot Blanc Mise du Printemps
Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 8-10°C. Cellar temperature (8-10°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a smaller all-purpose white glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Tarte flambee, Quiche Lorraine, Aperitif charcuterie. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Mise du Printemps is Josmeyer's young-vine Pinot Blanc, released early to capture spring-fresh character and serving as the maison's entry-tier aperitif wine.
- 1985Mise du Printemps becomes a fixture of the range
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine Josmeyer · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Pinot Blanc, Auxerrois
- Classification
- Alsace AOC
- Oak
- Stainless steel and old foudre; no new oak
- ABV
- 12.5%
- Price
- EUR 16 to 24 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1-5 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1985
- Biodynamic
- Demeter Certified
Frequently asked about Josmeyer Pinot Blanc Mise du Printemps
What does Josmeyer Pinot Blanc Mise du Printemps taste like?
On the nose, white peach, white flower, lemon, almond. On the palate, yellow apple, pear, salt, soft finish. Structurally medium-bodied, medium acidity with a medium finish. Mise du Printemps (spring bottling) is Josmeyer's young-vine Pinot Blanc-Auxerrois bottling, released as soon as the spring after harvest. Gentle, fresh, aperitif friendly.
When should I drink Josmeyer Pinot Blanc Mise du Printemps?
Drink 1-5 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Josmeyer Pinot Blanc Mise du Printemps?
Tarte flambee is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Quiche Lorraine and Aperitif charcuterie. Cream-bacon flatbread with a soft Pinot Blanc lift.
What grapes are in Josmeyer Pinot Blanc Mise du Printemps?
The blend is Pinot Blanc, Auxerrois. The wine is classified as Alsace AOC.
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