Expression Unique Pinot Gris Brut
⏳ Drinking Window
2023 - 2026
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Pairs beautifully with light poultry dishes, creamy mushroom tarts, or mild soft cheeses like Brie.
✨ Technical Specifications
Wolfberger, established in 1902 in the historic village of Eguisheim, is a cornerstone of Alsatian winemaking history. The Expression Unique Pinot Gris Brut showcases the cooperative's mastery of the traditional sparkling method in Alsace. Crafted from Pinot Gris—a grape historically tied to the legendary Baron Lazare de Schwendi, who folklore says brought the variety to Alsace in the 16th century—this sparkling wine highlights the unique terroir of the region. The grapes are sourced from clay-limestone soils sheltered by the Vosges Mountains. Vinified using the traditional method with secondary fermentation in the bottle, this Brut expression reveals the rich, round character of Pinot Gris, marked by yellow orchard fruits, subtle smoky nuances, and a touch of spice, all elevated by a fine, persistent effervescence.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1902 in the historic medieval village of Eguisheim, Wolfberger began as the Cave Coopérative Vinicole d'Eguisheim, among the pioneering winegrower unions of Alsace. Today, the cooperative unites over 300 member families cultivating roughly 1,200 hectares spanning across the Haut-Rhin and Bas-Rhin, including holdings across 15 Grand Cru sites such as Pfersigberg, Eichberg, and Rangen. Viticultural parcels traverse diverse geological foundations—ranging from classic limestone-clay and marl to fractured granite and steep volcanic scree—sheltered by the rain shadow of the Vosges Mountains. Viticulture adheres to rigorous sustainable guidelines through HVE Level 3 and Agri-Confiance certifications, complemented by dedicated certified-organic bottlings. Wolfberger has cemented its international reputation as both an innovator and benchmark producer of AOC Crémant d'Alsace, alongside precision-led still varietals. Its benchmark wines range from vibrant Riesling and Gewurztraminer Vieilles Vignes to richly concentrated Vendanges Tardives and botrytized Sélection de Grains Nobles.