DOMAINE ALBERT MANN

 

 TECHNICAL SHEET

  Pinot Gris HENGST 2004

AOC ALSACE GRAND CRU

  

Vineyard                               Location: Wintzenheim on the Grand Cru Hengst

                                                Soil: marly limestone, sandstone

                                                Variety: Pinot Gris

                                                Grape-gathering: on 19^th October 2004

                                                Area of the soil: 69 ares

                                                Yield: 40 hl/ha

                                                Manual vintage: yes

 Analysis of the wine           Alcoholic strength               14 %

                                                Total acidity (AT)                6,1 g/l

                                                Residual sugars                    16 g/l

 Tasting                                 Eye: clear golden colour of nice intensity with golden                                                 glints. The disk is limpid, brilliant, and transparent.

Nose: The nose is expressive, pure ; it unveils dominant mineral aromas, flint as well as citrus fruit notes. The airing intensifies the mineral note and the always subjacent fruity touch.  The nose is beautiful, great expression of the soil. Rather impressive.

Mouth: The first contact is gentle and develops to fleshness, characterized by a slight roundness. The vivacity is frank. Beautiful length in the mouth with 7 caudalies revealing dominant mineral aromas, very complex flint. Very beautiful structure.

 

Accompaniment food/wine this wine will fit well with grilled veal chop and chanterelle.

Tasting temperature           12° C

Ageing                                   Might age for several years, 4 to 5 years

Address                                 13, rue du Château 
                                                68920 WETTOLSHEIM                                               
                                                Tel. + 33 (0)3 89 80 62 00 – fax + 33 (0)3 89 80 34 23                                                 e-mail: vins@albertmann.com

                                                Contact: your wine-growers Mr. BARTHELME Maurice                                                 and Jacky