2016 Domaine Marc Kreydenweiss Pinot Gris Lerchenberg

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  7/16/2021 - forceberry wrote: 92 Points

  A biodynamic single vineyard Pinot Gris from a specific "Les Allouettes" plot located within the Lerchenberg vineyard. 12,5% alcohol. Tasted blind.
  
  Pale straw yellow color. Ripe, lively and juicy nose with aromas of sweet yellow fruits and greengage, hay, some tropical notes, a little bit of pineapple juice, light honeyed tones, a floral or herbal hint reminiscent of Northern Rhône whites and a touch of petrol. The wine feels broad, full-bodied and quite round on the palate with somewhat off-dry flavors of ripe white peach, some greengage, a little bit of apple jam, light perfumed floral notes, a hint of apricot and a touch of stony minerality. The acidity feels medium-to-moderately high, which is enough to keep the wine well in balance and lend some freshness to the mouthfeel. The finish is ripe, juicy and slightly off-dry with rich flavors of white peach and honey, some floral notes, a little bit of apple jam, light spicy mineral nuances, a hint of greengage and a touch of petrol.
  
  A rich, juicy and quite broad but also very balanced and harmonious wine. Everybody else seemed to be completely lost with this wine, but the aromas brought Alsace to my mind in an instant. There was a hint of petrol in the nose which made me think of Riesling, but as the wine seemed to be fuller in body and sweeter in taste than a typical Alsace Riesling, I took a safe bet and guessed Alsace Pinot Gris, approximately 5 years old. Bullseye with the first shot! The overall style is pure and very balanced, true to the Kreydenweiss style, combining effortlessly the body and richness typical of an Alsatian Pinot Gris with good sense of freshness, balance and modest alcohol. Terrific stuff. Drinking really well right now, but will continue to improve for at least a handful of years more, if not longer. Recommended.

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