Technical presentation
| Bottling : | September 2001 |
|---|---|
| Acquired alcohol : | 15.3° |
| Residual sugar : | 28.0 g/l |
| Total acidity : | 3.9 g/l H2SO4 |
| pH : | 3.8 |
| Yield : | 47 hl/ha |
| Average age of vines : | 54 years |
| Sweetness index : | 3 |
| Soil : | Gravely soil |
Description of the wine Pinot Gris Vieilles Vignes 2000
Originating from two separate locations, both old vines, this wine shows all the characteristic of the 2000 vintage: both ultra ripe and racy.
Tasting notes
12/2001 : The finished alcohol is high, but like in most 2000s it doesn’t really show in the wines. The nose is very open, with classic smoky/honey aromas and a long mouth. The residual sweetness is not too palatable, due to the strong structure of the wine, but soften just the high extract of the wine. It will be great with poultry, duck…