Medaille Pinot Blanc
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2025
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Alsatian onion tart, roasted chicken, mussels in white wine
✨ Technical Specifications
The Medaille Pinot Blanc from Cave du Vieil-Armand is a tribute to the cooperative's long-standing tradition of crafting award-winning, accessible Alsatian classics. Named in honor of the historic Hartmannswillerkopf battlefield (known in French as Vieil-Armand) that looms above the vineyards, this wine captures the resilient spirit and unique terroir of the southernmost corner of Alsace. Grown on sun-drenched slopes characterized by a complex mosaic of granite, sand, and silt, the grapes benefit from a dry, sheltered microclimate. Vinified entirely in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats to preserve its delicate aromatics, this Pinot Blanc offers a beautifully balanced profile of fresh orchard fruits, white blossoms, and a subtle, clean minerality that reflects its historic soils.
🍾 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 Blanc
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
12-12.5%