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
Round, supple whites with a soft palate, showing discreet aromas of apple, pear, fresh almond, white flowers and brioche notes. Moderate acidity, light finish. Star of Crémant d'Alsace (fine, taut sparkling) and base of Edelzwicker. Grown in Germany (Weissburgunder, Baden-Württemberg), northern Italy (Pinot Bianco, Alto Adige), Austria and Luxembourg. A white mutation of Pinot Noir.
More informations about the region of Alsace
Alsatian hierarchical summit: 51 classified lieux-dits over ~800 ha, ultra-varied terroirs (granite, schist, limestone, pink sandstone, marl). 4 noble grapes authorized. Signature Riesling chiseled and taut with signature notes of lemon, white peach, white flowers, stone fruits and a petrol mineral touch, long aging. Opulent Gewurztraminer (lychee, rose, spices), ample smoky Pinot Gris, dry aromatic Muscat.
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