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Barriques Pinot Blanc

Alsace · France

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grilled fish · roast chicken · creamy cheeses · mushroom risotto

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201589 pts

The lovely and lively citrus-inflected nose of pear is very inviting. The palate comes across as more earthy and rounded. The body is light and easy, but has a subtle moreish texture.
201489 pts

What appears as apply, plummy fruit on the nose gains ample spice on the palate. Fermented and aged in used barriques, this wine has an unusual style that really demands food. It's fresh and fruity but with added roundness from wood.
2013
2012
201188 pts

Aged in wood, this is an unusual style of Pinot Blanc for Alsace. The toast flavors are subtle, leaving plenty of room for fresh fruits, light acidity and creamy texture. It's ready to drink.
201089 pts

As its name indicates, “barriques” (barrels), this is that rare Pinot Blanc that is aged in wood. There's a mere hint of toast, the main thrust of this delicious wine being its pear and honeyed apple flavors, with acidity cutting through at the end.