Vins d’Alsace Arthur Metz Pinot Gris
Upon tasting, the wine is supple and fresh, a harmonious balance that glides across the palate. It reveals a delightful tapestry of fruity notes, with peach and apricot taking center stage
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The Vins d’Alsace Arthur Metz Pinot Gris has a brilliant golden color with platinum highlights, a visual promise of quality and elegance. On the nose, it greets you with an intricate bouquet of small yellow fruits and almonds, unfurling subtle layers of pear and peach that beckon a deeper exploration.
Upon tasting, the wine is supple and fresh, a harmonious balance that glides across the palate. It reveals a delightful tapestry of fruity notes, with peach and apricot taking center stage, complemented by an undercurrent of hazelnut. This complexity is rounded off with a final touch of citrus, adding a refreshing zest that lingers, inviting you to savor each sip
The production and aging of Arthur Metz Pinot Gris are steeped in the rich winemaking tradition of Alsace. Established in 1904, Arthur Metz has become a cornerstone of the region, drawing from a vast 1050 hectares of vineyards to select the best terroirs for their varietals. The winery oversees the entire process, from vineyard management to vinification, ensuring that each bottle reflects the quality and character of Alsace wines.
The vinification centers, located at the Vendangeoir de Scharrachbergheim and Epfig, are where the magic begins. Here, the grapes undergo static cold settling before the alcoholic fermentation, which is meticulously carried out at 18°C. This precise temperature control is crucial for preserving the delicate aromas and flavors inherent in the Pinot Gris grapes.
After fermentation, the wine is matured on fine lees for three months. This aging process, although relatively short, is essential for enhancing the wine’s complexity and texture. It allows the wine to develop a richer body and a more nuanced flavor profile, with the lees contributing a subtle creaminess and depth.
Arthur Metz’s commitment to quality extends to the bottling of the wine, ensuring that each step, from grape to glass, is handled with care and expertise. The result is a Pinot Gris that is not only expressive of its Alsatian roots but also of the meticulous craftsmanship that goes into its creation
The Maison Arthur Metz is ideally located at the start of the picturesque wine circuit in Alsace, which is the central road through the Alsace vineyards.
Arthur Metz is the leading player in the vineyards of Alsace and the main producer of the sparkling wine Crémant d’Alsace. Arthur Metz takes care of the vinification, ageing and bottling of the wines. The company’s business involves the whole process of wine growing and production. Equipped with two pressing and vinification centres: the Vendangeoir de Scharrachbergheim and Epfig Vinification Centre, Arthur Metz is able to process the wine from its harvest in the Marlenheim cellars in the heart of the vineyard.
Pinot Grigio
Pinot Grigio is a white grape variety resulting from a genetic mutation of Pinot Noir and belongs to the group of the so-called “international” varieties, of French origin, but widely cultivated around the world.
In Italy, the grape is widely cultivated in the north east of the country, with mainly mass production with exceptions in Veneto, and if the latter is the most important region for the grape in terms of quantity, the best Pinot grigio wines are made from grape grown in Friuli Venezia Giulia, especially the Collio area, and Trentino Alto Adige, where it produces great wines, with elegance and structure.
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The Country
French wine, steeped in history and tradition, offers a rich tapestry of flavors and styles. Bordeaux’s iconic red blends—Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot—create wines with structured tannins and notes of blackcurrant, plum, and cedar. Burgundy’s Pinot Noir and Chardonnay yield velvety reds and crisp whites. Champagne sparkles with toasty brioche and citrus. The Rhône Valley boasts bold Syrah, while Alsace’s Riesling and Gewürztraminer express floral aromas. From Provence’s pale rosés to Corsica’s sun-kissed Vermentino, each bottle tells a story. Santé!
The Region
Alsace, a picturesque wine region in northeastern France, is renowned for its diverse and flavorful wines such as
- Riesling: World-class and aromatic, Alsace Riesling offers a dry, crisp taste with vibrant fruit flavors.
- Gewurztraminer: Known for its rose-petal scent and full-bodied character, Gewurztraminer is rich and aromatic.
- Pinot Blanc: Delicate and refreshing, Pinot Blanc is a versatile option.
The Producer
The Maison Arthur Metz is ideally located at the start of the picturesque wine circuit in Alsace, which is the central road through the Alsace vineyards.
Arthur Metz is the leading player in the vineyards of Alsace and the main producer of the sparkling wine Crémant d’Alsace. Arthur Metz takes care of the vinification, ageing and bottling of the wines. The company’s business involves the whole process of wine growing and production. Equipped with two pressing and vinification centres: the Vendangeoir de Scharrachbergheim and Epfig Vinification Centre, Arthur Metz is able to process the wine from its harvest in the Marlenheim cellars in the heart of the vineyard.
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