Domaine Josmeyer Pinot Gris Le Fromenteau 2021
Domaine Josmeyer
Josmeyer is one of Alsace's biodynamic pioneers, and this Pinot Gris — named 'Fromenteau,' the grape's historical Alsatian synonym — shows why the variety thrives in this region. The wine's coppery color is a hallmark of the varietal, and the trace copper in vineyard treatments (permitted in organic and biodynamic farming) plays a role in both vine health and the wine's bright, focused acidity. A textbook Alsatian Pinot Gris.
Nose
Ripe melon and honeyed stone fruit open generously, with a floral rose petal accent and a hint of fresh-cut grass. A subtle smokiness — almost toasted — lingers behind the primary fruit.
Palate
Rich and textural, with an unctuous mid-palate of honey, melon, and marzipan. Green apple acidity provides crucial backbone, preventing the wine's natural richness from turning cloying. There's a minerally, almost flinty quality that speaks to the terroir.
Finish
Medium-long, with lingering honey and a persistent toasted note that recalls the copper-tinged soils of Alsace's granitic slopes.
- Varietal
- Pinot Gris
- Blend
- 100% Pinot Gris
- Vineyards
- Le Fromenteau parcels in Wintzenheim, granitic and limestone soils
- Alcohol
- 13.7%
- Organic / Biodynamic
- No
- Skin Contact
- No
Food Pairing
Roasted duck breast with quince compote
From the biodynamically farmed vineyards of Domaine Josmeyer in Wintzenheim, Alsace, where the Meyer family has cultivated vines since 1854 and embraces copper-based Bordeaux mixture as part of their organic and biodynamic vineyard management.
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