Pinot Gris Rorschwihr Selection de Grains Nobles
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Typically best enjoyed 15 to 40 years from the vintage release, though exceptional vintages can age gracefully for half a century.
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Foie gras, blue cheese, fruit tarts
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Domaine Rolly Gassmann's Pinot Gris Rorschwihr Sélection de Grains Nobles represents the pinnacle of Alsatian sweet winemaking, born from the historic clay-limestone soils of Rorschwihr. The village's unique microclimate, influenced by the Vosges Mountains, encourages the development of Botrytis cinerea (noble rot) late in the autumn. Guided by the family's ancient winemaking heritage dating back to the 17th century, these precious, shriveled grapes are meticulously harvested by hand in successive passes through the vineyards. In the cellar, the wine undergoes a slow, natural fermentation and is aged extensively in the domaine's labyrinthine cellars. The result is a nectar of extraordinary concentration, balancing opulent sweetness with a vibrant, mineral-driven acidity that reflects the complex geological mosaic of Rorschwihr.
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Established in 1967 through the union of two historic winemaking families with roots in Rorschwihr dating back to 1611 and 1676, Domaine Rolly Gassmann is a benchmark of Alsatian viticulture. Located in the picturesque village of Rorschwihr, Alsace, France, the estate is guided by Pierre Gassmann, who maintains a steadfast commitment to biodynamic principles and meticulous hand-harvesting. The domaine is globally revered for its patient approach to winemaking, utilizing massive cellar capacities to age wines for years—sometimes decades—before commercial release. This philosophy yields remarkably complex, texturally rich white wines, most notably their late-harvest Vendanges Tardives and S lection de Grains Nobles, as well as terroir-specific expressions of Riesling, Gewurztraminer, and Pinot Gris from prized parcels like Kappelweg, Silberberg, and Oberer Weingarten.