In the glass
What it pairs with
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Foie gras poele
Smoky pear and gentle sweetness against duck liver. -
Roast pork loin with apples
Fruit register meets the dish directly. -
Mushroom tart
Earthy mushroom and the wine's almond-pear register echo.
How to serve Schlumberger Spiegel Pinot Gris
Allow 35 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 30 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 10-12°C. Cellar temperature (10-12°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a medium-sized white-wine glass — the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Foie gras poele, Roast pork loin with apples, Mushroom tart. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Spiegel sits below Kessler on the Guebwiller slopes and is shared between several producers. Schlumberger has bottled their portion as a Grand Cru Pinot Gris since 1985.
- 1975 — Spiegel recognised in the first Alsace Grand Cru decree
- 1985 — First Schlumberger Spiegel Pinot Gris bottling
Facts
- Producer
- Domaines Schlumberger
- Grapes
- Pinot Gris (100%)
- Classification
- Alsace Grand Cru Spiegel
- Oak
- Large old foudre; no new oak
- ABV
- 13.5%
- Price
- EUR 30 to 45 at retail
- Drinking window
- 4-15 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1985
Frequently asked about Schlumberger Spiegel Pinot Gris
What does Schlumberger Spiegel Pinot Gris taste like?
Structurally full-bodied, medium acidity with a long finish. Schlumberger's Spiegel Pinot Gris from sandstone-marl slopes above Guebwiller. Smoky pear and almond in an off-dry register.
When should I drink Schlumberger Spiegel Pinot Gris?
Drink 4-15 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Schlumberger Spiegel Pinot Gris?
Foie gras poele is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Roast pork loin with apples and Mushroom tart. Smoky pear and gentle sweetness against duck liver.
What grapes are in Schlumberger Spiegel Pinot Gris?
The blend is Pinot Gris (100%). The wine is classified as Alsace Grand Cru Spiegel.