Gentil d'Alsace, Meyer-Fonné - 2021

Name: Gentil d'Alsace, Meyer-Fonné
Brand: Meyer-Fonné
SKU: 22081
Price: 21.96 USD
Availability: InStock

Item # 22081 750mL

An aromatic white wine that's made of Riesling, Muscat, Pinot Blanc, Sylvaner and Pinot Gris. Fruity on the palate with minerals that refresh. The soils of the vineyards are dominated by granite and vines come in a variety of ages as many were planted in 1976 to 2010. Pair with fish tacos.

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$263.52 $237.17/ Case of 12

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Color

White

Vintage

2021

Country

France

Region

Alsace

Producer

Meyer-Fonné

Grape Variety

Riesling

Muscat

Pinot Blanc

Sylvaner

Production Methods

Organic

Biodynamic

Wine made from grapes grown organically using natural composting techniques and special preparations of herbal sprays while following the astronomical calendar.

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Staff Pick Notes

In Alsace, there are a couple ways that white wine blends are denoted. The most common is the Gentil, and the rules for that are as follows: 50% of the grapes must be Gewürztraminer, Riesling, Pinot Gris and Muscat, and those wines must be vinified separately and then blended. It's not a field blend like a Edelzwicker, where anything goes and usually does. Gentil just means nice in French, and this wine is definitely a nice one. Here the breakdown of grapes is 50% Riesling, 25% Muscat, 20% Pinot Blanc, 5% Sylvaner and Pinot Gris. Félix Meyer is a third generation wine maker who is known for his brilliant blending and use of old wood to add texture and depth to his wines. Beautiful aromatics with fresh fruit and white flowers are showcased, and the mouth feel is pleasant and more structured than I would have expected without heavy.

- JGM

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