Alsace

Grape – Pinot Gris

The picturesque region of Alsace tucked into the north-eastern corner of France along the German border, protected by the Vosges Mountains. A long thin region, it is characterised by its vast array of soil types and diverse range of grape varieties. Limestone, schist, granite, gneiss, sandstone, the list goes on! Each plot of land brings a new character and expression to the wine, so it is no surprise that in Alsace you’ll find many vignerons vehemently committed to terroir expression. Of course, you’ll find racy Rieslings and heady Gewürztraminer’s here, but we’re always keeping our eyes peeled for wines which push classic stylistic boundaries; field blends, macerated whites or wines which use the regions unsung heroes- Auxerrois and Sylvaner. The aromatic grape varieties in Alsace respond amazingly well to skin-contact, the resulting wines are some of the most characterful and expressive out there. From clean and precise to wild, textured and surprising, Alsatian wines always capture the essence of the region and never fail to excite.

Christophe Lindenlaub
Qui S'y Cogne 2022

A pet-nat take on classic Crémant d’Alsace! Incredibly refreshing with plenty of zingy citrus fruits sitting alongside a bright line of acidity. One that is best enjoyed straight out of the ice bucket on those sunny afternoons. Find out more.

  • Region Dorlisheim, Alsace, France
  • Grapes Pinot Gris & Auxerrois
  • Vineyard Organic
  • Cellar Fermented with native yeasts, unfiltered & unfined, no additional sulphites
£28.50

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Christophe Lindenlaub
Ami-Amis 2022

We love a red/white blend, it brings the best of both worlds. With notes of cherries and red fruits coming from the Pinot Noir, the wine is lifted with aromatic yellow fruits and freshness from the Pinot Gris. Find out more.

  • Region Dorlisheim, Alsace, France
  • Grapes Pinot Noir & Pinot Gris
  • Vineyard Organic
  • Cellar Fermented with native yeasts, unfiltered & unfined, no additional sulphites
£29.75

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Yannick Meckert
Deux Couleurs: Orange 2022

Highly aromatic orange wine offering layers and layers of complexity, a great example of what can be achieved when aromatic grape varieties undergo skin-contact treatment in the cellar. Expect heady notes of rose petals, papaya, lychee, peaches and grapefruit. Find out more.

  • Region Rosheim, Alsace, France
  • Grapes Gewürztraminer, Traminer & Pinot Gris
  • Vineyard Organic
  • Cellar Fermented with native yeasts, unfiltered & unfined, no additional sulphites
£36

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Christian Binner
Si Rose NV

Musky, exotic 8-month maceration of Gewurztraminer and Pinot Gris. The aromas that spring from the glass have something of the wildflower meadow about them - heady lily, spring blossoms, rose petals... the fruit is also appropriately tropical; grapefruit, lychee, quince. Find out more.

  • Region Colmar, Alsace, France
  • Grapes Gewürztraminerr & Pinot Gris
  • Vineyard Organic & Biodynamic
  • Cellar Fermented with native yeasts, unfiltered & unfined, no additional sulphites
£34.50

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Beck-Hartweg
Lieu-Dit Rittersberg 2019

Stunning field blend from the lieu-dit of Rittersberg. Something about the granite soils here gives the wine a sort of cut glass precision - the wine is fantastically crystalline. Pretty floral aromas evoke a stroll through a rose-filled glasshouse, along with something like peaches and cream garnished with wild herbs. Brilliant! Find out more.

  • Region Dambach-la-Ville, Alsace, France
  • Grapes Riesling, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Pinot Auxerrois & Gewürztraminer
  • Vineyard Organic & Biodynamic
  • Cellar Fermented with native yeasts, unfiltered & unfined, no additional sulphites
£34

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Jean-Marc Dreyer
Finisterra Macération 2019

The varied skin colours of the blend of grapes here give this orange wine a sultry blush tint. Something tea-like comes to mind with the soft, grippy mouthfeel and the sapid, aromatic fruits make for a wine that is as atypical as it is intriguing. Dreyer never fails. Find out more.

  • Region Rosheim, Alsace, France
  • Grapes Riesling, Auxerrois, Pinot Gris & Muscat
  • Vineyard Biodynamic
  • Cellar Fermented with native yeasts, unfiltered & unfined, no additional sulphites
£31

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Anders Frederik Steen
Comme un Double-Vitrage 2020

This oxidative rosé is a blend of Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Sylvaner and Muscat. A fascinating wine that in both perfume and structure, sits somewhere between white and red, with complex notes of red berries, dry spices and rose framed by faint tannins and a long, lingering saltiness. Find out more.

  • Region Valvignères, Ardèche, France
  • Grapes Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Sylvaner & Muscat
  • Vineyard Organic
  • Cellar Fermented with native yeasts, unfiltered & unfined, no additional sulphites
£66.50

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Domaine Rietsch
Quand Le Chat 2022

From two parcels, one over grés in Mutzig, another on clay-limestone back home in Mittelbergheim. A 14-day infusion-style maceration of whole bunches dropped into direct-pressed juice, leaving a wine with an intriguing peachy purple-tinged hue and with a herbal tea-like quality. Find out more.

  • Region Mittelbergheim, Alsace, France
  • Grapes Pinot Gris
  • Vineyard Organic
  • Cellar Fermented with native yeasts, unfiltered & unfined, no additional sulphites
£30.50

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