| TASTING NOTICE Paul Blanck & Fils - http://www.blanck.com | 2010-09-06 |
 | Pinot Gris - 2005 Les Classiques Type: Aromatic dry white Grape: Pinot Gris Taux d'alcool: 13% alc/vol Temperature: 10°C Conservation: 5 years |
Soil:
Gravel, sand and south-facing clay and limestone land.Vinification:
The juice is extracted with infinite care in our air-bag press. The slow, gentle pressing avoids crushing the stalks and pips.The must starts fermenting of its own accord thanks to the natural yeast present in the juice, and the fermentation generally lasts from 4 to 10 weeks. It is carried out in stainless-steel vats equipped with temperature control, a medium which maximises the expression of this variety's aromas.
Elevage:
Once the fermentation is finished, the wine has to be matured. This stage is essential, in order to fix its structure and aromas.As the wine matures, the tiny particules in suspension gradually sink to the bottom of the vat and form a deposit, which contributes richness.
Wine Tasting :
Lovely golden yellow colour. Shimmering, elegant, light straw-yellow tints.
Most elegant nose, very positive for a Pinot Gris.
Warm, tender scents of the white-fleshed fruit type, only slightly musky. Nice aromatic base, stylish, with class.
The attack is docile, and the palate has a nice warm, ever-so-slightly fleshy texture, with fine, subtle local accents; a Pinot Gris with no complexes.
Its flavours are equally pleasant and tasty: here we have a mix of stylish fruit and an exquisite/clever assembly of finely-dosed spices.This jolly wine will certainly give lots of pleasure. As it is, at the moment a fine, perfectly ripe Brie de Meaux should send you into raptures. One to keep tabs on! .
When & with what:
Pancakes, steamed dishes, tandoori, also dishes prepared with yoghurt. 9-10°C.
And why not surprise yourself? Temper the ardent youthfulness of this wine with some Carré de l’Est, Feuille de Dreux or medium-matured Brie