Vins de Fruit
Pinot Gris 2022
Open, fruity, full-bodied and well balanced
| Gamme | Vins de Fruits |
| Caractère du vin | Demi-sec |
| Cépage | Pinot Gris |
| Millésime | 2022 |
Appellation:
Alsace
Locality:
Various locations around Ribeauvillé: Unterturnert, Rengelsbrunn, Weinbaum, Kesselacker, Jungholtz.
Type of soil:
The vineyards that gave this wine are located in the geological fracture zone of Ribeauvillé. They constitute a territory which is highly geologically fragmented. They are above areas with hard chalk, clay and marl from the Liassic and Triassic periods, sandstone clay, and calcareous, chalky conglomerates from the Oligocene period. The area is also characterised by silt-laden deposits, originally loessial, and by glacis and sandy alluvium in the valley and on the plain. PINOT GRIS is for the most part found in soils which are heavy and not too hot. The variety can cope with areas which are less well exposed, because it is relatively early-fruiting.
Wine character:
Beautiful yellow colour with shimmers of amber. The nose is fruity, open, and opulent with hints of tropical fruits. The palate is pure, wide and balanced by a nice acidity typical from the vineyards from Ribeauvillé.
Tips for consuming:
Ideal as an aperitif wine. Can also be associated with smoked fishes, foie-gras, fish in sauce, white meats or even roast meats. Pinot Gris is a polyvalent wine which may be drunk at any stage in the meal.
The 2022 vintage:
The 2022 vintage
The start of 2022 is marked by heat and drought. The development of the vines starts early, but with notable water stress for the plots with filtering soils. Fortunately, our vineyards, 85% of which are on the hillsides, are less impacted by these particular conditions. The months of May and June see unusual temperature peaks. The storms at the end of June finally allowed some water to return to the vines to begin the veraison period and then the maturation of the grapes in good conditions. This leads to early harvests which start in our vineyards on September 6. Yields are slightly down due to high temperatures and drought having affected flowering but also berry growth.