Pinot Gris 2006 'Les Perles Rares', Laurent Vogt

The village Wolxheim, located some 15 km due west of Strasbourg, hosts many inspired producers that have access to several high-class soil types. But even on the greatest terroirs, selection is everything, especially in difficult years such as 2006.

2006 Pinot Gris "Les Perles Rares" is golden in color and has, despite of the vintage, a lovely fresh and pure aroma of clementine, roasted almonds and quince. Despite the residual sugar, the taste is fresh and long with an elegance, saltiness and minerality that resembles a Palo Cortado sherry. Price: € 7.50.

2001 Riesling Grand Cru Altenberg de Wolxheim, Laurent Vogt

Wolxheim is a calm and charming viticultural village, situated beneath the Madonna statue on top of Altenberg and Horn. Here, you have many possibilities to find splendid Riesling that need many years of ageing to show its potential.

2001 Riesling Grand Cru Altenberg de Wolxheim has a mature aroma of acacia, lime, some red currant and petrol. The taste offers liquerice, minerality and the fullflavoured fruit that comes with maturity. A splendid example of the small miracles offered by the family domaines of Alsace. Price: € 7.20.