Cuvee du Vieil Armand Pinot Gris
⏳ wine.drinking_window
Typically best enjoyed 2–7 years from the vintage release.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
roasted pork with apples, creamy mushroom risotto, mild blue cheese
✨ wine.spec_sheet
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.
🍾 wine.about_producer
Established in 1959 at the foot of the historic Hartmannswillerkopf battlefield in Wuenheim, France, the Cave du Vieil-Armand is the southernmost wine cooperative in Alsace. Drawing from unique terroirs characterized by granite and silt soils, the winery is celebrated for its precise, expressive Crémant d'Alsace sparkling wines, including the Bienvenue Brut and Chateau Ollwiller expressions, the latter sourced from one of the region's few historic castle estates. Committed to sustainable winegrowing, they produce an elegant range of traditional Alsatian varietals, from mineral-driven Sylvaner to rich Pinot Gris and Chardonnay. The estate is located at 1 Route de Cernay, 68500 Wuenheim, Alsace, France, and their official website is https://www.cave-vieil-armand.com.