Josmeyer - Alsace Pinot Gris Grand Cru Brand 2015

Name: Josmeyer - Alsace Pinot Gris Grand Cru Brand 2015
Brand: Domaine Josmeyer
Rating: 4.6 (5 reviews)

Alsace Grand Cru Brand|White wine|Organic

Alsace

White

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Drink or Keep

4.6/5 (5 customers)

94/100

Vinous

17/20

Bettane & Desseauve

93/100

Decanter

92+/100

Robert Parker

pinot gris

mineral

grand cru

to the top

"A rich, fine and harmonious bottle".

"Pale straw green. Lemon, minerals, licorice and green apple in the very precise nose and vibrant palate, complemented by notes of pear and strawberry tart. Dense, juicy and full-bodied (6g/l residual sugar and 5.5g/l total acidity), still very young, it gives an impression of power, but with particularly refined notes of green apple and pear tart that carry through to the long, punchy finish. Wonderfully aromatic on the mid-palate thanks to its excellent acidity; no malolactic was carried out, allowing the taste of green apple to shine through." (Vinous 2018). A must-have!

Features

Estate

Domaine Josmeyer

Cuvée

Pinot Gris Grand Cru Brand

Vintage

2015

Designation

Alsace Grand Cru Brand

Region

Alsace

Grape varieties

100% Pinot Gris

Terroirs

Terroir du Brand, located in the Turckheim area, is made up of granite, the best supplier of trace elements.

Viticulture

Certified organic and biodynamic

Harvest

Manual

Winemaking

Pneumatic pressing, fermentation for 1-4 months

Breeding

In century-old oak tuns or stainless steel vats

Alcohol content

13.5%

Residual sugars

6 g/l

Organic

Yes

Tasting & pairing

Eye

Bright, clear yellow colour

Nose

Of hazelnuts and pure, gourmet aromas

Mouth

Good density, rich and fresh

Serve

AT 8-10°C

Open

1/2 hour before

Drink before

2029

Food and wine pairing

Ideal for foie gras terrine or pan-fried, lobster in sauce and risottos with morels or porcini mushrooms, kidneys in sauce, Chinese cuisine (Cantonese)...

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Expert opinion

Bettane & Desseauve

Rated 17/20 (Reference wine)

Domaine rated (guide 2022) 4*Stars (Top-quality producers, the glories of French winegrowing)

About the wine:

The estate hasn't released this cuvée since 2010. Strong identity on the palate, vertical tension, the very light residual gives it the balance necessary for its strong mineral restitution, patients will be rewarded even if the Brand on this grape variety seems more immediately accessible.

About the domain :

With courage and discipline, Céline and Isabelle Meyer manage the estate long run by their father Jean. Biodynamic viticulture shines through in wines with airy, pure, fresh, chiselled mouthfeel. The estate's two favorite grands crus are Hengst and Brand, where Riesling shines particularly brightly. Pinot Gris is part of a long tradition of dry wines, unfortunately not so common in Alsace.

Decanter

Wine rated (2019 guide) 93/100

About the wine:

Southeast exposure on flinty granite soil. Le Brand produces wines that are "royal yet lively, finely structured, pure and incisive". The 2015 vintage has rich pinot gris flavors and is ripe on the attack, firming up with acidity on the finish, making it a great wine for the table or cellar.

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Rated (2017 guide) 92+/100 (Outstanding wine)

About the wine:

From a bottle opened a week earlier, the 2015 Pinot Gris Grand Cru Brand opens with a very delicate, fresh bouquet of ripe apples and precise smoky, stony flavors. The grapes come from both the lower and upper parts of the cru, but were harvested together. On the palate, this is a dry Pinot Gris, very elegant and delicate, with an intense finish and stimulating salinity. The wine is highly concentrated but straightforward, fresh and firmly structured. Very good ageing potential.

Vinous A. Galloni

Wine rated (2018 guide) 94/100

Recommended area

About the wine:

Pale straw green. Lemon, minerals, licorice and green apple in the very precise nose and vibrant palate, complemented by notes of pear and strawberry tart. Dense, juicy and full-bodied (6g/l residual sugar and 5.5g/l total acidity), still very young, it gives an impression of power, but with particularly refined notes of green apple and pear tart that carry through to the long, punchy finish. Wonderfully aromatic on the mid-palate thanks to its excellent acidity; no malolactic was used, which brings out the taste of green apple.

James Suckling

Graded areas (2019 guide) Recommended

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Customer reviews

Customer rating

4.6/5

out of 5 reviews