Domaine Bott-Geyl Pinot Gris Sonnenglanz Grand Cru 2021
Domaine Bott-Geyl
Bott-Geyl's biodynamic approach in the Sonnenglanz vineyard allows Pinot Gris to express the clay-limestone terroir with unusual clarity. The 2021 vintage brought excellent acidity, which counters the natural richness of the grape. This is Alsatian Pinot Gris at its most serious — a wine that belongs at a dinner table with rich cuisine rather than an aperitif glass.
Nose
Ripe melon and honeyed stone fruit lead, with layers of toasted almond, white flowers, and a waxy, almost lanolin-like quality. A subtle smoky minerality emerges after a few minutes in the glass.
Palate
Rich and textured, with viscous honey, baked pear, and citrus peel on the entry. The mid-palate brings marzipan and a faint nuttiness, balanced by a seam of acidity that keeps the wine from tipping into heaviness. Toasted brioche lingers in the background.
Finish
Long and resonant, with lingering honey, citrus zest, and a mineral-driven close.
- Varietal
- Pinot Gris
- Blend
- 100% Pinot Gris
- Vineyards
- Grand Cru Sonnenglanz, Beblenheim, Alsace
- Alcohol
- 13.5%
- Organic / Biodynamic
- No
- Skin Contact
- No
Food Pairing
Roasted lobster with brown butter and shaved Comté cheese
Jean-Christophe Bott farms biodynamically across 13 hectares of grand cru and lieu-dit vineyards in the village of Beblenheim, where the Sonnenglanz (meaning 'sun's gleam') Grand Cru benefits from exceptional south-facing exposure on heavy clay-limestone soils.
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