Pinot Gris
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Typically best enjoyed within 2 to 6 years from the vintage release.
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Roasted pork with apples, creamy mushroom risotto, mild blue cheese
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Hailing from the sun-drenched slopes of southern Alsace, the Vieil-Armand Pinot Gris is a superb expression of a noble grape with a storied past. Historically referred to in Alsace as Tokay, legend once falsely linked this grape to Hungarian royalty, though its true heritage is Burgundian. Grown in the unique, mineral-rich soils of granite and silt at the foot of the historic Hartmannswillerkopf, this wine benefits from a sheltered microclimate that coaxes out the grape's signature richness. The winemakers at Cave du Vieil-Armand employ gentle pressing and temperature-controlled fermentation to preserve the delicate balance between opulent, smoky stone-fruit aromas and a crisp, structured acidity, resulting in a classic Alsatian white of great harmony and depth.
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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.