On the banks of the Rhine, the winemakers of the Alsace region treat us to their finest vintages. In this region, we find the AOC Alsace Pinot gris. Hungarian or Burgundian in origin (according to various sources), pinot gris (grape variety) has long been called tokay (in reference to the Hungarian town from which it originated). The Pinot gris appellation represents over 10% of Alsace's vineyards, and AOC Alsace wines account for 70% of the region's production, 90% of which is white.

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Pinot Gris

Pinot Gris

Platz François & Fils Alsace
€17.00
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AOC Alsace Pinot Gris: everything you need to know about the wines of this appellation

History of the AOC Alsace Pinot Gris appellation

The AOC Alsace Pinot Gris appellation takes us to the heart of Alsace, a wine region rich in history. Previously known as “Tokay d’Alsace”, this appellation adopted the name Pinot Gris in 2007 to better reflect its grape variety and avoid any confusion with the famous Hungarian wine. Highly appreciated for its power and complexity, Pinot Gris has experienced remarkable growth in Alsace in recent years, with its grape varieties increasing from 4 to 15% in forty years.

Climate and terroir of the AOC Alsace Pinot Gris appellation

Climate: Alsace benefits from a semi-continental climate, with hot, dry and sunny summers and cold winters. In addition, the Vosges massif allows the Alsatian vineyard to have the lowest rainfall in France.

Soils: Diversity is the key word for the Alsatian geological terroir. Indeed, limestone, granite, clay and schist follow one another, giving Pinot Gris its unique character and a wide variety of expressions.

Pinot Gris: emblematic grape variety of the AOC Alsace Pinot Gris

As its name suggests, the flagship grape variety of the Alsace Pinot Gris appellation is Pinot Gris! Although it probably originates from Burgundy, Pinot Gris is a white grape variety inseparable from the Alsatian vineyard. Allowing the production of white wine that is dry, semi-dry or sweet, with great complexity.

Style of the AOC Alsace Pinot Gris wine

Appearance: Deep yellow color with golden nuances.

Nose: Rich and intense aromatic bouquet with complex notes of ripe fruit, apricot, honey, spices, undergrowth and smoke.

Palate: The palate is generous, with a beautiful creamy substance. The finish is persistent on the palate and often marked by a hint of minerality (flint).

Serving temperature: 10°-12°

Aging potential: 3 to 10 years (or more for sweet wines depending on the estate or vintage and)

The best food and wine pairings with an AOC Alsace Pinot Gris wine

Here is a list of the best food and wine pairings to accompany a bottle of dry or sweet white wine from an estate or château in AOC Alsace Pinot Gris:

  • Dry white: salmon with sorrel, stuffed capon in the oven, asparagus risotto, royal sauerkraut
  • Sweet white: foie gras, munster, Kouglof