Domaine Albert Mann Pinot Gris Grand Cru Hengst 2021
Domaine Albert Mann
Albert Mann farms biodynamically across some of Alsace's greatest vineyard sites, and the Grand Cru Hengst is among their finest expressions. The 2021 vintage offered balance between ripeness and freshness, and this Pinot Gris captures that perfectly — opulent but structured, generous but never heavy. A serious Alsatian white that demands good food and focused attention.
Nose
Ripe quince and honeycomb open the nose, joined by a waxy marzipan note and subtle smokiness from the marl-limestone soils. With air, hints of white flowers and a faintly minty herbal quality develop.
Palate
Rich and textured, with honeyed stone fruit balanced by a firm mineral spine. The Grand Cru Hengst terroir delivers weight and concentration — melon, toasted almond, and a buttery richness coat the palate, while vibrant acidity keeps everything taut and focused.
Finish
Long and persistent, with lingering honey, citrus zest, and a savory, almost woody minerality.
- Varietal
- Pinot Gris
- Blend
- 100% Pinot Gris
- Vineyards
- Grand Cru Hengst, Wintzenheim, Alsace — marl and limestone soils, south-southeast exposure
- Alcohol
- 13.5%
- Organic / Biodynamic
- No
- Skin Contact
- No
Food Pairing
Roasted lobster with brown butter and tarragon
Farmed biodynamically by Maurice and Jacky Barthelme on the steep marl-limestone slopes of the Grand Cru Hengst vineyard in Wintzenheim, Domaine Albert Mann has been a quiet standard-bearer for Alsatian terroir expression since the family began estate-bottling in the 1970s.
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