Colmar: Highlights Walking Tour and Wine Tasting
Discover Colmar, the Alsatian wine capital, on a walking tour through the old town. Learn about Alsace’s grape varieties and wine culture during a wine tasting session.
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In the glass
Aroma: honey, hazelnut
Palate: round attack, grilled almond, candied citrus
A Grand Cru Pinot Gris from very stony, free-draining limestone at 400 m, south-facing: honey and hazelnut with freshness, a round attack, grilled almond and a long finish of candied citrus. The producer describes it as a long-keeping wine.
What it pairs with
- Quail with grapes The producer's suggestion; the wine's nutty depth meets the roast bird and grapes.More wines for game →
- Alsatian goose foie gras Also advised by the producer; honey and hazelnut meet the richness of the liver.More wines for foie gras →
History
Paul Blanck's Furstentum Pinot Gris comes from the Furstentum Grand Cru, a south-facing limestone slope at about 400 m, aged a year on lees in old foudres.
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine Paul Blanck et Fils · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Pinot Gris
- Classification
- Alsace Grand Cru Furstentum
- Oak
- Pneumatic pressing; spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts in old oak foudres; 12 months on lees in foudre, then 2 to 3 years in bottle before release
Frequently asked about Paul Blanck Furstentum Pinot Gris
What does Paul Blanck Furstentum Pinot Gris taste like?
Honey, hazelnut on the nose; round attack, grilled almond, candied citrus on the palate.
What food pairs with Paul Blanck Furstentum Pinot Gris?
The producer suggests Quail with grapes and Alsatian goose foie gras. The producer's suggestion; the wine's nutty depth meets the roast bird and grapes.
What grapes are in Paul Blanck Furstentum Pinot Gris?
Pinot Gris. Classification: Alsace Grand Cru Furstentum.
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