Pinot Gris, Altenbourg, Cuvée d'Or, Quintessence, SGN,

Destination

Domaine Weinbach, Pinot Gris, Altenbourg, Cuvée d'Or, Quintessence, SGN, 2010

Justerini & Brooks Tasting note

Domaine Weinbach, Pinot Gris, Altenbourg, Cuvée d'Or, Quintessence, SGN, 2010

It was back in 1983 that Weinbach coined the term 'Quintessence' to describe a particularly sumptuous Selection des Grains Nobles. In 2011, the Pinot Gris vines in the Altenbourg vineyard produced some truly exceptional botrytis and as a result 90% of this cuvee is made up of nobly rotted grapes. At 220 g/l this could easily be overly 'sticky' but, thanks to some high, bright and supremely vivid acidity, the result is a immensely concentrated nectar of incredible grace. Mindblowing stuff. Liquid tarte tatin, ripe apples, juicy raisins, dried apricots, strawberry jam, caramelised sugar all come together underpinned by a strong current of spiced honey. Superb!

ABV:

10%

98+/100

Ian d'Agata, Vinous

Bright yellow-gold. Captivating aromas of spicy apple pie, dried apricot, caramelized kumquat, marzipan and sexy botrytison the very pure, penetrating nose. Extremely fresh and clean, with harmonious acidity lifting the ripe tropical fruit, cinnamon-spiced apple andpassion fruitflavors. This massively concentratedwine manages to stay unbelievably graceful and balanced despite its huge richness. Its extremely persistent lingering flavor of baked cinnamon apple and mouthwatering acidity are unforgettable. I can best describe this wine by telling youit'svery muchlike a eating a liquid tarte tatin.Get a loadof thesenumbers: 221 g/l residual sugar, 10.6 g/l total acidity, 3.4 pH and only 9.5% alcohol.

Date Reviewed:

11/2012

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