Wines made from Pinot blanc grapes of Alsace Grand Cru
Discover the best wines made with Pinot blanc as a single variety or as a blend of Alsace Grand Cru.
More informations about the variety Pinot blanc
Pinot Blanc is a grape variety that originated in Burgundy, mutated from Pinot Gris. Today, it is grown in Alsace where it is called klevner when blended with auxerrois. The continental climate, with its cold winters and hot summers, is particularly suited to pinot blanc. It is resistant to frost in winter and in summer, the roots draw the minerals it needs from the warm soil. Its bunches are made up of small berries with thick skins and melting pulp that produce fruity, spicy wines, balanced between acidity and alcohol. pinot blanc is also used for crémants and sparkling wines. Pinot Blanc is also used for Crémant and sparkling wines. It is widely grown in Italy, where it covers almost 7,000 hectares, and is also found in Germany, Austria, Canada and South Africa.
More informations about the region of Alsace
Alsace Grand Cru is the appellation for the best still white wines in the Alsace region of northeastern France. Created in 1983, the appellation is based on a classification of the region's Vineyards made in 1975 and has been subject to several subsequent revisions. An Alsace Grand Cru wine is - almost without exception - produced from a single Grape variety. This will be indicated on the label, along with the name of the vineyard where the grapes were grown.
What are the typical flavors of the Pinot blanc grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 9% of Pinot blanc
- ApplesPresent in 6% of Pinot blanc
- EarthPresent in 6% of Pinot blanc
- CitrusPresent in 5% of Pinot blanc
- Citrus fruitPresent in 5% of Pinot blanc
- MineralityPresent in 4% of Pinot blanc
- PearPresent in 4% of Pinot blanc
- PeachPresent in 3% of Pinot blanc
- LimePresent in 3% of Pinot blanc
- ApricotPresent in 3% of Pinot blanc
- HoneyPresent in 3% of Pinot blanc
- MicrobioPresent in 3% of Pinot blanc
- OakPresent in 3% of Pinot blanc
- FloralPresent in 2% of Pinot blanc
- Tropical fruitPresent in 2% of Pinot blanc
- LemonPresent in 2% of Pinot blanc
- PineapplePresent in 1% of Pinot blanc
- CreamPresent in 1% of Pinot blanc
- TropicalPresent in 1% of Pinot blanc
- ButterPresent in 1% of Pinot blanc