Pinot Gris Selection de Grains Nobles
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2040
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Foie gras, blue cheese, apricot tart
✨ Technical Specifications
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.
🍾 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