An Alsace Pinot Gris with a perfect balance of freshness and spice.
Brand: Julien Schaal
Product: Pinot Gris Sophie Schaal
Vintage: 2022
Color: White
Origin: France / Alsace
Capacity: 750ml
AOC: Alsace
Grape variety: 100% Pinot Gris
DINING
Pair it with prosciutto, seafood, and white meats, and it also pairs well with aged Gouda cheese.
TASTING
The freshness of pear and green apple is perfectly balanced with a hint of spice.
COMMENT
Julien Schaal is a winery located in the village of Saint-Hippolyte, just below the Château de Haut-Koenigsbourg, one of the tourist attractions in Alsace, at the foot of the Vosges Mountains. Julien Schaal, the owner of the winery, makes wine in tandem with his wife Sophie, who is also a winemaker.
Julien first made his own wine in 2003 when he went to help with the harvest in the Cape Province of South Africa. He noticed the potential of the cool climate of the highlands and made a high-quality, delicately flavored Chardonnay that took advantage of the climate, which earned him high praise. He then began making his own wine in Alsace in 2011. For Julien, who is committed to organic wine, Alsace, like South Africa, was the ideal place.
This wine is made mainly by Sophie, the winemaker and wife of Julien. The label design represents a grape.
WINEMAKING
Pinot Gris, grown in clay-based soil, produces a white wine with a slight tannin, resulting in a strong, full-bodied wine. After being hand-picked, the grapes are pressed slowly in bunches without being destemmed. Fermentation and aging are carried out in stainless steel tanks.