Domaine Alfred Wantz - Stephane WantzLe 8ème Elément
White wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Pinot gris and the Riesling.
This wine generally goes well with pork, vegetarian or poultry.
Food and wine pairings with Le 8ème Elément
Pairings that work perfectly with Le 8ème Elément
Original food and wine pairings with Le 8ème Elément
The Le 8ème Elément of Domaine Alfred Wantz - Stephane Wantz matches generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or shellfish such as recipes of baked pumpkin, gratin of ravioli with salmon or lobster tail armorican style.
Details and technical informations about Domaine Alfred Wantz - Stephane Wantz's Le 8ème Elément.
Discover the grape variety: Pinot gris
Pinot Gris is a grey grape variety mutated from Pinot Noir. It has its origins in Burgundy, where it is called pinot-beurot in reference to the colour of the grey robes worn by the monks of the region. Established in Alsace since the 17th century, pinot gris was called tokay until 2007. It is made up of bunches of small berries that vary in colour from pink to blue-grey. It is particularly well suited to the continental climate because it is resistant to the cold in winter and to spring frosts. This variety also likes dry limestone soils with plenty of sunshine in the summer. Pinot Gris is well suited to late harvesting or to the selection of noble grapes, depending on the year and the concentration of sugars in the berries. Pinot Gris wines are distinguished by their aromatic complexity of white fruits, mushrooms, honey, vanilla, cinnamon, etc., and their great finesse. In the Loire Valley, pinot gris is used in the Coteaux-d'Ancenis appellations. It gives dry or sweet wines with pear and peach aromas.
Informations about the Domaine Alfred Wantz - Stephane Wantz
The Domaine Alfred Wantz - Stephane Wantz is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 30 wines for sale in the of Alsace to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Alsace
Alsace, located in the extreme north-east of France, is Distinguished from other French wine regions by its strong Franco-Germanic influences. These influences are the result of a back-and-forth between the German and French sovereignties over the last few centuries. They can be seen not only in the architecture and culture of Alsace, but also in the wines. Alsace wines are produced under three main appellations: Alsace and Alsace Grand Cru for still white wines (Sweet and Dry), and Crémant d'Alsace for Sparkling wines.
The word of the wine: Solid
A full-bodied wine, rich in tannins and probably with good ageing potential.
