Cuvee du Vieil Armand Pinot Gris
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2027
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
roasted pork with apples, creamy mushroom risotto, mild blue cheese
✨ Technical Specifications
The Cuvee du Vieil Armand Pinot Gris pays tribute to the rich and poignant history of its birthplace in southern Alsace, situated near the historic Hartmannswillerkopf battlefield, locally known as Vieil-Armand. This wine is a beautiful expression of the region's unique terroir, where the vines benefit from a complex mosaic of soils, including granite, silt, and sandstone. The Pinot Gris grapes are harvested at optimal ripeness to capture the variety's signature richness and complexity. In the cellar, traditional slow fermentation and aging on fine lees yield a wine characterized by an opulent texture, balanced acidity, and a complex aromatic profile featuring ripe stone fruits, subtle honeyed notes, and a touch of characteristic Alsatian smokiness.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1958 at the foot of the historic Hartmannswillerkopf hill—known in French as the Vieil Armand—Cave du Vieil-Armand is a distinguished cooperative estate situated in the southern Alsace village of Wuenheim. Drawing upon an extraordinary mosaic of terroirs, including the historic vineyards of Château d'Ollwiller, the estate unites dedicated local winegrowers committed to authentic regional craftsmanship and sustainable viticulture. The winery is renowned for its versatile portfolio spanning classic still Alsace AOC varietals such as Sylvaner and Pinot Gris, elegant traditional-method Crémants d'Alsace, and artisanal fruit brandies and liqueurs, all characterized by their expressive aromatic purity and crisp structural balance.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Pinot Gris
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
13-14%