Pinot Gris Grand Cru Kitterlé 2001
History
KITTERLE was first distinguished in 1699. In 1782 twelve "schatz" of vines revealed to belong exclusively to the Jesuits of Ensisheim. This hillside plot has been sold under its own name since 1830.
Location
"Brise-Mollets" ; the "Calf-breaker" : it was given this local
nickname by the vinegrowers who worked in the breathtakingly high
vineyards on steep slopes, often as steep as 1 in 2 or 1 in 3. This
volcanic-sandstone plot is on unique site, on a steeply sloping rocky
outcrop facing three ways (south-west, south and south-east). The
light, sandy soil, which is retained by huge drystone walls only gives
low yields.
Alcohol : 13,16°
Acidity (Sulphuric acid) : 4,71grs/l
Residual sugar : 64,4grs/l
How it is made & raised
Hand-picked, put into crates. Whole bunches pressed. Static settling of the lees. Fermented in temperature controlled tuns. Raised on the less for 8 months.
Tasting notes
A beautiful straw colour, Pinot Gris Grand Cru Kitterlé 2001 is an archetypical example of a terroir wine. There are gllimpses of scent of dry fruit, soft spice and fudge on the very fine nose. Supple and showing beautiful richness on the palate ; very long with a good balance between the unheavy sweetness and mineral and discreetly spicy freshness.
Matching it with food
Alcohol : 13,16°
Acidity (Sulphuric acid) : 4,71grs/l
Residual sugar : 64,4grs/l