2016 Pinot Gris, Muenchberg A360P, Domaine André Ostertag, Alsace

2016 Pinot Gris, Muenchberg A360P, Domaine André Ostertag, Alsace

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2016 Pinot Gris, Muenchberg A360P, Domaine André Ostertag, Alsace

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From red sandstone, volcanic and chalky soils and vinified in small oak barrels, the 2016 Grand Cru Muenchberg Pinot Gris A360P is beautifully ripe, generous, fine and bright, with some lactic notes right now. Pure, fresh and salty on the palate, this is a textured, persistently salty and structured Pinot with fine tannins and a very persistent mineral finish. An impressive Pinot Gris from the Muenchberg. Tasted October 2018.
Stephan Reinhardt - 31/10/2018

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From red sandstone, volcanic and chalky soils and vinified in small oak barrels, the 2016 Grand Cru Muenchberg Pinot Gris A360P is beautifully ripe, generous, fine and bright, with some lactic notes right now. Pure, fresh and salty on the palate, this is a textured, persistently salty and structured Pinot with fine tannins and a very persistent mineral finish. An impressive Pinot Gris from the Muenchberg. Tasted October 2018.
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Domaine Andre Ostertag

Domaine Andre Ostertag

Today one of Alsace’s most famous and respected names, André Ostertag could hardly be called a run-of-the-mill Alsace winemaker. He first made a name for himself in 1983, when his Muenchberg Pinot Gris was denied the honour of being labelled as such – having dared to age it in oak, contrary to local tradition. Ever since then, the estate has been pushing the appellation’s boundaries, constantly experimenting and innovating to coax the ultimate expression of terroir from each of its sites.

Ostertags first put down their winemaking roots in Alsace with three hectares in 1966, with André the second generation to make the wines. He studied in Beaune where he struck up a long and lasting friendship with Dominique Lafon of Meursault before returning to Epfig.

The estate has been farmed biodynamically since 1997, with a focus on low yields and ensuring maximum ripeness from every plot. While the estate’s wines tend to have a higher-than-average level of alcohol, it is always impeccably integrated and almost unnoticeable.

As of the 2017 vintage, André has stepped aside – handing the winemaking reins over to his son Arthur. Arthur has travelled the world to learn his trade and worked with his father for several vintages before stepping up to the plate.

The estate’s Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir is aged in oak barrels, in the style of Burgundy, and on their lees. The Sylvaner, Muscat, Gewurztraminer, and all the Rieslings are aged in 100% stainless steel. All the wines are remarkable and amazingly age-worthy.

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Pinot Gris/Pinot Grigio

Pinot Gris/Pinot Grigio

A first class grape variety grown in Alsace, where it is known as Tokay Pinot Gris, and in Italy, where it is called Pinot Grigio. In Alsace it is best suited to the deep, clay rich soils found in the north of the region where it produces richly honeyed, dry whites as well as superb sweet late harvest wines. At its best it combines the heady perfume and rich aroma of Gewürztraminer with the acidity one associates with Riesling. It ages very well, developing rich buttery characteristics.

In Northern Italy Pinot Grigio produces many thin undistinguished dry whites. However it comes into its own in Friuli-Venezia and the Alto Adige, where leading producers such as Alvaro Pecorari of Lis Neris produce marvellously rounded, elegant, and mineral laden examples. Pinot Gris is now grown with notable success in Oregon in the USA and in New Zealand.

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