Pinot Gris Rotleibel Rorschwihr
⏳ Drinking Window
2012 - 2025
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
foie gras, roasted pork with apples, strong blue cheeses
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the historic village of Rorschwihr, the Pinot Gris Rotleibel is a masterclass in the patient, terroir-focused winemaking of Domaine Rolly Gassmann. The name 'Rotleibel' refers to a prized lieu-dit characterized by its heavy, iron-rich, reddish clay and limestone soils, which impart a distinct mineral depth and opulent texture to the wine. Rorschwihr's vineyards boast a legacy dating back to the 8th century, when they were highly coveted by kings and monastic orders. Following the estate's signature philosophy, the grapes are harvested exceptionally ripe and fermented slowly with indigenous yeasts, resulting in a rich, off-dry style balanced by vibrant, underlying acidity. The wine is aged extensively in the estate's massive cellars before release, allowing it to develop complex layers of smoky orchard fruits, honey, and exotic spices.
🍾 About the Producer
Formed in 1967 through the marriage of two historic viticultural lineages whose roots in the region trace back to 1611 and 1676, Domaine Rolly Gassmann is situated in the village of Rorschwihr in Alsace, France. Today managed by Pierre Gassmann and his family, the estate stewards over 50 hectares planted across an intricate mosaic of distinct geological terroirs with a deep commitment to sustainable and biodynamic principles. The domaine is renowned for its patient philosophy of aging wines in bottle for years or even decades prior to commercial release, allowing them to attain remarkable maturity and harmony. They are internationally celebrated for their opulent, off-dry and sweet white wines—most notably expressive Riesling, Pinot Gris, and Gewurztraminer cuvées alongside legendary Vendanges Tardives and Sélection de Grains Nobles.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Pinot Gris
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
12.5-13.5%