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Leon Beyer Pinot Gris Cuvee des Comtes d'Eguisheim 2013 750ml

size
750ml
country
France
region
Alsace
VM
94
WA
91
Additional vintages
2013 2010
VM
94
Rated 94 by Vinous Media
The 2013 Pinot Gris Comtes d'Eguisheim was picked on pure limestone soil. Lemon and chalk on the nose immediately make you sniff again—because this is supposed to be Pinot Gris, right? And yes it is, with a gorgeous imprint of limestone brightness. The palate has become creamy, and again, this is not at all an obvious Pinot Gris with this kind of acidity, linearity and lemon focus. The chalkiness is immense. This is a wine that is incredibly lifted, slender and gorgeous, cut like crystal. Wow. (Bone-dry) ... More details
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Leon Beyer Pinot Gris Cuvee des Comtes d'Eguisheim 2013 750ml

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Professional Ratings
VM
94
WA
91
VM
94
Rated 94 by Vinous Media
The 2013 Pinot Gris Comtes d'Eguisheim was picked on pure limestone soil. Lemon and chalk on the nose immediately make you sniff again—because this is supposed to be Pinot Gris, right? And yes it is, with a gorgeous imprint of limestone brightness. The palate has become creamy, and again, this is not at all an obvious Pinot Gris with this kind of acidity, linearity and lemon focus. The chalkiness is immense. This is a wine that is incredibly lifted, slender and gorgeous, cut like crystal. Wow. (Bone-dry)
WA
91
Rated 91 by Wine Advocate
The 2013 Pinot Gris Cuvée des Comtes d'Eguisheim has a clear and aromatic bouquet of ripe and slightly stewed white fruits along with some mineral flavors. Full-bodied, round and elegant on the palate, this is a dense but fresh and finessed Pinot with a long and salty, tension-filled finish. It is very aromatic in the aftertaste and reveals a remarkable purity and elegance. Excellent and even better than 17 months ago when I tasted it for the first time. According to Yann Beyer, 2013 was a great vintage for Pinot Gris and the grapes were perfectly ripe.
Winery
Ripe, stewed white fruits and salty mineral notes. Full-bodied, round and dense with tension. Paired with fish or white meats.
Product Details
size
750ml
country
France
region
Alsace
Additional vintages
2013 2010
Overview
The 2013 Pinot Gris Comtes d'Eguisheim was picked on pure limestone soil. Lemon and chalk on the nose immediately make you sniff again—because this is supposed to be Pinot Gris, right? And yes it is, with a gorgeous imprint of limestone brightness. The palate has become creamy, and again, this is not at all an obvious Pinot Gris with this kind of acidity, linearity and lemon focus. The chalkiness is immense. This is a wine that is incredibly lifted, slender and gorgeous, cut like crystal. Wow. (Bone-dry)
green grapes

Varietal: Pinot Gris

Pinot Grigio is fast becoming one of the most widely planted white wine grape varietals in the world, due to the fact that the wines made from it are increasing in popularity with global audiences, and the fact it has the ability to match with a wide variety of different foods. This grape varietal is notably for its color, or colors, which range from grayish blue to amber, from pink to purple depending on the climatic conditions and other such variables in the place where they are grown. Pinot Grigio grapes tend to ripen early, yet have a relatively high natural sugar content. This makes them ideal for a wide range of winery methods, and they can either be drank young and slightly sweet, or can be fermented more for extra dryness or a higher alcohol level.
barrel

Region: Alsace

Alsace has to be one of the most fascinating regions of France, with a history which stretches back millennia, and demonstrates perfectly the kind of blended culture that can arise from being located on the border between two enormously important, yet very different countries. Indeed, being on the border between France and Germany has resulted in Alsatian wines being something of a mix between the wines of these two countries. Riesling varietal grapes are grown in enormous quantities here, and display all of their crisp, dry complexity perfectly in the famous wines of Alsace. Alongside this typically Germanic wine, Alsatian vintners also produce plenty of Pinot Noir, Gewurztraminer, Muscat and Sauvignon Vert wines, all of which are superb when it comes to expressing the finer features of the wonderful Alsatian terroir.
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Country: France

Year in, year out, France enjoys its prestigious reputation as the producer of the finest wines in the world. With a wine making history which spans several thousand years and owes its expertise to the Romans, it comes as little surprise that this most highly esteemed of the Old World wine countries continues to impress and enchant both novices and experts to this day. Despite the rise in quality of wines from neighboring European countries, not to mention the New World, the French wine industry continues to boom, with up to eight billion bottles being produced in recent years. However, France prides itself on always putting quality before quantity, and the wide range in fine produce is a testament to the dedication and knowledge of the wineries across the country. Indeed, from rich and complex reds to light and aromatic white wines, French wines are as varied and interesting as they are enjoyable to drink, making this country a firm favorite for wine lovers across the globe.
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green grapes

Varietal: Pinot Gris

Pinot Grigio is fast becoming one of the most widely planted white wine grape varietals in the world, due to the fact that the wines made from it are increasing in popularity with global audiences, and the fact it has the ability to match with a wide variety of different foods. This grape varietal is notably for its color, or colors, which range from grayish blue to amber, from pink to purple depending on the climatic conditions and other such variables in the place where they are grown. Pinot Grigio grapes tend to ripen early, yet have a relatively high natural sugar content. This makes them ideal for a wide range of winery methods, and they can either be drank young and slightly sweet, or can be fermented more for extra dryness or a higher alcohol level.
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Region: Alsace

Alsace has to be one of the most fascinating regions of France, with a history which stretches back millennia, and demonstrates perfectly the kind of blended culture that can arise from being located on the border between two enormously important, yet very different countries. Indeed, being on the border between France and Germany has resulted in Alsatian wines being something of a mix between the wines of these two countries. Riesling varietal grapes are grown in enormous quantities here, and display all of their crisp, dry complexity perfectly in the famous wines of Alsace. Alongside this typically Germanic wine, Alsatian vintners also produce plenty of Pinot Noir, Gewurztraminer, Muscat and Sauvignon Vert wines, all of which are superb when it comes to expressing the finer features of the wonderful Alsatian terroir.
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Country: France

Year in, year out, France enjoys its prestigious reputation as the producer of the finest wines in the world. With a wine making history which spans several thousand years and owes its expertise to the Romans, it comes as little surprise that this most highly esteemed of the Old World wine countries continues to impress and enchant both novices and experts to this day. Despite the rise in quality of wines from neighboring European countries, not to mention the New World, the French wine industry continues to boom, with up to eight billion bottles being produced in recent years. However, France prides itself on always putting quality before quantity, and the wide range in fine produce is a testament to the dedication and knowledge of the wineries across the country. Indeed, from rich and complex reds to light and aromatic white wines, French wines are as varied and interesting as they are enjoyable to drink, making this country a firm favorite for wine lovers across the globe.