Structure

Bodyfull
Aciditymedium
Sweetnessdry
Finishmedium
Oakbarrel aged

Drinking window

Best 4 to 12 years from vintage.
vintage4 yrs12 yrs14 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 in the header is our own.

In the glass

Full-bodiedMedium acidityDryMedium finish

What it pairs with

  • Roast chicken with herbs
    Full body matches roasted poultry without overwhelming it.
  • Wild mushroom vol-au-vent
    The wine's weight suits earthy, buttery preparations.
  • Aged Alpine cheese
    Medium acidity balances a nutty, firm cheese.

History

Josef Michel farms more than 80 individually managed parcels on the Achkarrer Schlossberg; this Grosse Lage Grauburgunder is the estate's top single-site white.

Facts

Producer
Weingut Michel · visiting guide
Grapes
Grauburgunder (Pinot Gris)
Classification
VDP.Grosse Lage
Oak
Large neutral oak casks with a portion of barrique, per Grosse Lage white practice.
ABV
13.0%
Price
EUR26-32 at retail
Drinking window
4-12 from vintage

Frequently asked about Schlossberg Grauer Burgunder GG

What makes the Schlossberg site distinctive for Michel?

The family farms it across more than 80 individually managed small parcels, a hallmark of the estate's approach to the Achkarren Schlossberg.

When should I drink it?

It drinks well from 4 to 12 years after the vintage.

What classification does it carry?

VDP.Grosse Lage, Weingut Michel's top tier.

Tags

dry full body grauburgunder pinot gris medium acid medium term mood elegant occasion dinner party old world pairs with aged cheese pairs with mushroom pairs with poultry price trade up single vineyard still white

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