Beck-Hartweg 'Blettig' White - Dambach-la-Ville, Alsace, France
Producer's Notes:
VINIFICATION : The Pinot Gris and Gewürztraminer grapes are put in the pneumatic press without crushing, and the pressing is long and smooth in order to preserve the purity of the aromas. Wild-yeast fermentation during 1 to 3 months in our old oak casks, then aged 8 more months on the fine lees. Estate bottled.
WHEN TO DRINK IT? Will reach a great balance after 5 years ageing. For those who love complex and dryer Pinot Gris, don’t hesitate to wait one more decade!
TASTING NOTES : Exotic aromas of figs, date fruits, raisins. Rich mouth, full bodied with some mellow notes. Long!
WHAT TO DRINK IT WITH? Can pair with exotic dishes like gambas singed with rum, as well as the classic foie gras. It balances the strength of cheeses like Roquefort or a strong Pont l’Évêque.
HOW TO SERVE IT? At 12°C. Better when opened an hour before pouring. There can be some natural CO2, please decant if too much. Some lees in the bottles do not affect the quality of the wine
What We Say:
One of the domaine’s most distinctive white wines that comes from the Blettig lieu-dit, a south-facing hill east of Dambach-la-Ville. This wine stands apart from the estate’s more mineral, granite-driven wines. The Blettig terroir gives the wine a rounder, richer, and more exotic personality, making it an especially compelling food wine.
It is full, rich, and rounded, with a soft, almost honeyed quality and considerable length. The producer describes it as having a rich, full-bodied palate with mellow, honeyed notes. The grapes are hand-harvested and brought to the winery intact. The Pinot Gris and Gewürztraminer are placed whole into a pneumatic press and pressed gently, helping preserve the purity of their aromas.
Grape Varietal: Pinot Gris, Gewurztraminer
Style: White - Dry, full-bodied, natural, unfiltered, rich, complex
Alcohol: 13%
Drink Window: Now - 10+ years
Perfect For: Gambas (large prawns) singed or flambéed with rum, roasted duck with figs or fish paired with pineapple, and fruit-forward tarts
A rich, aromatic French white that carries a beautiful expression of a distinctive Alsace terroir.
