Domaines Schlumberger Pinot Gris ‘Les Princes Abbes’ 2015

Producer Information

Now run by the 6th and 7th generations, Domaines Schlumberger was founded in 1810 by Nicolas Schlumberger, who established vineyards on the renowned slopes above the town of Guebwiller.  These vineyard sites have a history of viticulture, having been planted since 207AD. Through successive generations the holding has grown to be one of France’s largest and finest domaines.

Vineyards

Domaines Schlumberger now own 130 hectares of vineyards, 70 of which are Grand Cru. The classic range is named after the Abbot Princes of Murbach, who preserved the vineyards for over 1000 years. The grapes come from the locality of Schimberg situated in the valley of Guebwiller, on volcanic subsoil, benefitting from a south facing exposure. It is often considered as corresponding to a Bordeaux “2nd” wine.

Winemaking

The grapes are hand-picked and whole bunches are pressed. There is static settling of the lees. The wine is fermented in temperature controlled tuns at cool temperatures to nurture the aromatic compounds in the grapes. After fermentation, the juice remains in stainless steel tanks on its lees for a further seven months before bottling. After bottling, the wine spends a further month in bottle before release.

Vintage Information

Much easier than recent vintages. After a gloomy June the summer was scorching, resulting in a harvest that began very early in September, and in lower acid levels than usual. Pinot Noir was particularly successful. Healthy harvest conditions allowed many producers to make late-harvested sweet wines. Overall, yield was small for the third year in a row.” www.jancisrobinson.com

Tasting Note

Golden yellow in colour with hints of green, this Pinot Gris offers a bouquet of ripe fruit and fruit compote, with notes of apricot and honey of flowers. On the palate the wine is soft and fleshy with a slight roundness. The finish is fresh, well-balanced and pure.

Food Pairing

Serve with terrine and pâté or poultry.

Serving Suggestion

Serve at 12°C.

AOC Alsace
100% Pinot Gris
Natural Cork
13.5%
Yes
No

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