Pinot Gris Selection de Grains Nobles
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Typically best enjoyed 10–30 years from the vintage release.
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Foie gras, blue cheese, apricot tart
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Hailing from the sun-drenched, southern slopes of Alsace near the historic Hartmannswillerkopf, the Vieil-Armand Pinot Gris Selection de Grains Nobles is a testament to patience and the magic of nature. This rare nectar is only produced in exceptional vintages when autumn mists and warm afternoons allow Botrytis cinerea, or 'noble rot,' to slowly shrivel the Pinot Gris grapes, concentrating their sugars, acidity, and flavors. Hand-harvested through meticulous successive passes in the vineyard, the grapes undergo a slow fermentation and extended aging. The resulting wine is a luscious masterpiece, weaving together historical Alsatian winemaking tradition with a sensory profile rich in honeyed stone fruits, exotic spices, and a vibrant mineral backbone derived from the region's complex soils.
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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.