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2019 Pinot Blanc “Vieilles Vignes”
Meyer-Fonné
This is an exciting wine, not only because it’s like a breath of fresh, floral air to awaken the senses after a long winter, but also because it’s exceedingly more nuanced than a typical “everyday” Pinot Blanc. According to Félix Meyer, the 2019 growing season is to thank for a vintage conducive to structured, full-bodied whites with great acidity. The nose on this beauty blossoms with potent honeysuckle notes, rounded out by vibrant wet stone. On the palate, it’s all about pêche de vigne, a particularly heady French heirloom peach that embodies sweet and tangy perfection. Speaking of activating the senses, it would be a top-notch pairing for spicy curry dishes.
—Emily Spillmann
| Wine Type: | white |
| Vintage: | 2019 |
| Bottle Size: | 750mL |
| Blend: | 65% Pinot Auxerrois, 20% Pinot Blanc, 15% Pinot Gris |
| Appellation: | Alsace |
| Country: | France |
| Region: | Alsace |
| Producer: | Meyer-Fonné |
| Winemaker: | Félix Meyer |
| Vineyard: | Planted in 1965 and 1978, 2.5 ha |
| Farming: | Organic (practicing) |
| Alcohol: | 12.5% |
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Meyer-Fonné
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Alsace
Tragically, Alsace might be the most misunderstood wine region of France. In spite of its long history of viticulture and tremendous diversity of pedigreed terroirs, a past fraught with marketing mishaps has left consumers baffled as to what exactly to expect inside one of these mysterious tall, thin bottles.
The good news, on the other hand, is that a new wave of quality-oriented growers is working hard to put Alsace in its rightful place as one of the world’s most fascinating sources of fine white wine. By embracing tradition, respecting terroir, and making a concerted effort to better communicate the countless virtues their wines have to offer, they have succeeded in putting Alsace back on the map.
Crafted from a number of grape varieties and beautifully interpreting the region’s mosaic of soil types, our Alsace imports are by and large dry whites offering exceptional versatility at table. While each of these selections is ready to be uncorked tonight, the finest among them are also capable of maturing for many, many years in a cool cellar. Expect kaleidoscopic aromatics, lively acidities, and loads of terroir transparency in these skillfully crafted masterpieces. Enjoy a foray into the thrilling world of the world’s most underrated wine region, and certainly do not hesitate to contact our sales staff with any questions as you take off on this mouth-watering adventure.
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