Pinot Blanc Les Princes Abbés 2007

Analytical information


    * Alcohol : 12,03°
    * Acidity (sulphuric acid) : 4,16 grs/l
    * Residual sugar : 1,3 grs/l

History

Although the Pinot Blanc is a very ancient grape variety (already known in the 16th century), it was only truly recognized a few years ago. It does not come from Burgundy, but the north of Italy. It was first introduced by the Anglo-Saxons, and then gradually discovered by the French who appreciated its freshness, suppleness and ability to go with food.

Location

Our Pinot Blanc mainly comes from our SAERING and SPIEGEL Grand Cru plots and BUX and BOLLENBERG plots.

How it is made & raised

A blend of 30% Pinot Blanc and 70% Auxerrois.
Pressed pneumatically. Static settling of the must. Fermented in temperature controlled tuns from 1 to 4 months. Raised on the lees for 4 months. Bottled within the years.

Tasting notes

The robe is a light golden yellow with light golden reflections of good intensity. The disk is bright, limpid, transparent. The wine has a fine youthful quality. The nose is marked, pleasant, expressive and gives out a dominant of juvenile, primary, fruity scents, citrus fruits and very refreshing lemon peel. The frisky and refreshing nose is remarkable. The onset in the mouth is moderately ample with a well balanced acid base. One evolves on a fresh and edgy medium marked by a light sparkling note. The range of flavours is focused on the dominant fruits, citrus fruits, lemon peel but also white flesh fruits. The finish offers a moderate length, 4 caudalies, and a sharp vivacity. The wine shows a slender and lengthy character xithout losing the freshness of the grape variety.

Matching it with food

Suggested as an accompaniment to a bed of raw vegetables or fresh goat's cheeses. Already gifted with a pleasant taste, I would recommend to serve it at a temperature of 11°C.


Technical sheet elaborated by Mr Pascal LEONETTI

"Best Sommelier of France 2006"
"Best Young Sommelier of France 2003"