Pinot Gris Les Princes Abbés 2006
Location
* Alcohol : 13.01°
* Acidity (sulphuric acid) : 3,82grs/l
* Residual sugar : 12,9grs/l
How it is made & raised
Hand-picked. Slowly pressed pneumatically. Static settling of the must. Temperature controlled fermentation from 1 to 4 months. Raised on fine lees for about 8 months.
Tasting notes
The robe is a golden yellow with light reflections of a great
intensity. The disk is bright, limpid and transparent. The wine shows
youth and concentration.
The nose is marked, pleasant, distinguished
and gives out a dominant of earthly scents, juice of delicately smoked
meat. A hint of fruitiness is also detected, quince, white flesh
fruits, apple.
Airing reveals nothing more and complexifies the range of flavours.
The nose is ample and displays a good concentration.
The
onset in the mouth is moderately ample, tender, and a little richness
can be perceived. The alcoholic base is well balanced. One evolves on a
medium with a sharp, slightly sparkling vivacity. The candied range of
flavours revolves around fruits, quince, oven baked apple, as well as a
smoky, slightly mushroomy earthly character. A slight bitterness can be
detected.
The finish offers a good length, 6 caudalies, and a marked vivacity.
Matching it with food
The fleshy and tender structure of this wine calls for a rich type of cuisine, trip salad with beans and pan fried goose liver.
Recommended serving temperature is 12°. Is to drink within 5 years.