Albert Mann - Alsace Pinot Gris Altenbourg Vendanges Tardives 2016 (50cl)
Alsace
White
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Drink or Keep
94/100
RVF
"Let's salute the purity of this wine, with notes of acacia honey and above all this voluptuous mouthfeel. The sugar is very well integrated. (Le Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France - RVF). The very expression of terroir.
Features
Estate
Albert Mann
Cuvée
Pinot Gris Altenbourg Vendanges Tardives
Vintage
2016
Designation
Alsace
Region
Alsace
Grape varieties
100% Pinot Gris
Terroirs
Kientzheim on a site called Altenbourg, marl-limestone soil
Viticulture
Certified organic and biodynamic
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
Pneumatic pressing, fermentation in stainless steel tanks
Breeding
On lees, without fining
Alcohol content
12%
Residual sugars
79 g/l
Organic
Yes
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Deep yellow with golden straw highlights, beautiful shine
Nose
Very expressive, aromatic, balanced bouquet, fruity (candied grapes, dried apricots, dried figs) and spicy (blond tobacco leaf, liquorice).
Mouth
Harmonious and generous, fine and balanced, suave and ample, beautiful purity, flavors of pineapple, pear and spices.
Serve
AT 11°C
Drink before
2026
Food and wine pairing
A very fine wine to enjoy as an aperitif at a reception, with a ballotine of poultry with foie gras and morel mushroom sauce, a vanilla cream millefeuille from Madagascar...
Albert Mann
Alsace
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Domaine rated (guide 2024) 4*Stars (Top-quality producers, the glories of French winegrowing)
About the domain :
Jacky Barthelmé sums it up: "We're very happy with 2021, because it was a winemaker's vintage. Those who were in the vineyards had grapes. It didn't just happen. And the tasting of the range proves him right: Pinot Noirs as successful as ever, beautiful Rieslings, and even Pinot Gris with a drier balance than in the past, which can only delight us.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2019 guide) 94/100
Domaine rated (guide 2024) 3*Stars (They represent the excellence of the French vineyard. The best terroirs cultivated by the greatest winemakers. Tasting their wines is always a magical experience)
About the wine:
The purity of this wine, with its notes of acacia honey and above all its voluptuous mouthfeel, is to be commended. The sugar is very well integrated.
About the domain :
The estate, born of the union of the Mann and Barthelmé families, two great winegrowing lines dating back to the 17th century, produces wines of the highest quality, emblematic of what Alsace can produce. Maurice, an inspired biodynamist and dowser in his spare time, has brought purity to his wines through meticulous work in the vineyard. Jacky and his son Antoine have a highly developed sense of winemaking for both whites and reds. The wines' balance, digestibility and depth make them models for all wine lovers. Their four reds are at the top of Alsace production and among the finest in France. This success has made them rare wines.
James Suckling
Rated domain (guide 2023) Recommended
Customer reviews
Customer rating
4.2/5
out of 4 reviews
Note and review by M. CHRISTOPHE J. Published on 27/09/2023
A great success! Balance and elegance characterize this very fine wine.
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Note and review by M. ALEXANDRE B. Published on 07/10/2022
Just unique, beautiful material, aromatic...
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Note and review by M. JACQUES G. Published on 02/01/2023
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Note and review by M. PIERRE R. Published on 03/06/2022
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