Pinot Gris Roche Calcaire 2022
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France / Vins D'Alsace
In 2022, the Roche Calcaire entirely originates from the younger vines of Pinot-Gris planted in 1992 on the Clos Windsbuhl. Like many other Pinot-Gris in 2022, it was crucial to harvest them at a precise date in order to avoid over ripeness. Pinot-Gris is a fantastic grape variety, but just like its brother the Pinot-Noir, it requires a good terroir, reasonable yields, and a quality selection of clones or massal selection. Planted on a limestone geology, this grape variety will acquire a tighter structure and firmer acidity. So, despite the heat during harvest, the 2022 vintage of Roche Calcaire retained good acidity and managed to ferment bone dry.
Harvest Note
2022 avoided the severe frost conditions of the prior year and the vines grew rapidly in the Spring months. The dry and hot conditions kept disease to a minimum but adversely affected flowering and caused a significant reduction in the overall crop size. A few late storms brought needed moisture but also some isolated hail damage. Harvest occured from August 22 to September 20 according to each vineyard's situation.
Tasting Note
Bright pale-yellow colour. Discreet nose which is slowly opening on fresh citrus fruits and light smoky aromas, a characteristic often found on this grape variety. This is almost a Riesling like nose with lots of precision and tension. Palate is dry and is supported by a ripe acidity. The finish shows an enjoyable velvety and elegant mouthfeel with again fresh white fruits flavours. The Windsbuhl character shows strongly in this wine and will allow for a nice evolution over the next few years.
Technical Data
GRAPES: Pinot Gris 100%
APPELLATION: Alsace AOC
PH: 3.25
ACIDITY: 3.3 g/l
ABV: 12.80%
AGING: 12 months in large foudres
MALOLACTIC FERMENTATION: Yes
RESIDUAL SUGAR: 0.9 g/l
Unique Selling Points
- Certified Organic and Biodynamic
- A refined and dry white wine serves as an elegant introduction to fine pinot gris
- Unbroken winemaking lineage in Alsace since 1620
- 94 points Suckling
Good wine is made by people who actually do everything they say they are doing.
Olivier Humbrecht M.W., Winemaker
