A very rich sweet wine, Vendanges Tardives are scarce. They are the fruit of exceptional harvest years. The grapes are harvested when over-ripe, with the development of noble rot.
Made from over-ripe berries
A very rich sweet wine, Vendanges Tardives are scarce. They are the fruit of exceptional harvest years. The grapes are harvested when over-ripe, with the development of noble rot.
Sweet
Sweetness
Between 10° and 12° C
Service
+ over 10 years
Ageing
Ribeauvillé
Terroir
The development of Botrytis cinerea (noble rot) on the berries triggers an evaporation process which favours the concentration of sugar and aromas, giving these wines mellowness and strength.
The grapes are harvested exclusively by hand. Whole bunches are pressed in pneumatic presses to avoid crushing. The juices are separated to optimise the quality of our wines. After static settling, the wines are fermented under temperature control and then matured on fine lees for 7 months. After filtration, the wines are bottled and matured in our cellars.
This Pinot Gris Vendanges Tardives has a pronounced golden colour. Opulent, with notes of candied citrus fruit. Rich, concentrated, with a well-balanced, long finish.
What to marry it with?
With foie gras, passion fruit mousse, lemon tart or chestnut torch.