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Domaine Mélanie Pfister Pinot Blanc 'Paar' Alsace 2021
Vintage Character
Melanie Pfister Paar Pinot Blanc 2021 is a dry Alsace white from the northern part of the region, blending Pinot Blanc with Pinot Auxerrois in a classic local tradition. The 2021 vintage was shaped by severe spring frost and a wet growing season, yielding smaller crops and a tauter, more linear style that rewards its freshness and offers especially good value for lovers of precise Alsace whites. Sourced around Dahlenheim, where limestone-rich soils are a defining feature, the wine draws its character from a cooler, less broad style of Alsace terroir, giving it lift, chalky tension, and a notably gastronomic profile.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing
On the nose, it opens with green apple, white pear, citrus zest, and white flowers, followed by subtle notes of acacia, bread dough, and wet stone. The palate is light- to medium-bodied and dry, with crisp acidity, orchard-fruit purity, and a gentle roundness from the Auxerrois component, finishing on a clean, mineral, faintly almond-toned note. Its balance of freshness and texture makes it a versatile table wine: try it with trout meunière, roast chicken with herbs, or pork and chive dumplings.
Winery Background
Domaine Mélanie Pfister is a long-established family estate in Dahlenheim, with roots dating back to 1780, and Mélanie Pfister represents the eighth generation and the first woman to lead the domaine. Trained as both an engineer and an oenologist, she is known for a meticulous, terroir-focused approach and for championing the dry, precise style that has helped redefine modern Alsace. Vineyard work emphasizes careful parcel selection and hand-harvesting where needed, while cellar practices favor clarity and restraint, typically using stainless steel and lees contact to preserve purity, texture, and site expression rather than overt winemaking gloss.
Melanie Pfister Paar Pinot Blanc 2021 is a dry Alsace white from the northern part of the region, blending Pinot Blanc with Pinot Auxerrois in a classic local tradition. The 2021 vintage was shaped by severe spring frost and a wet growing season, yielding smaller crops and a tauter, more linear style that rewards its freshness and offers especially good value for lovers of precise Alsace whites. Sourced around Dahlenheim, where limestone-rich soils are a defining feature, the wine draws its character from a cooler, less broad style of Alsace terroir, giving it lift, chalky tension, and a notably gastronomic profile.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing
On the nose, it opens with green apple, white pear, citrus zest, and white flowers, followed by subtle notes of acacia, bread dough, and wet stone. The palate is light- to medium-bodied and dry, with crisp acidity, orchard-fruit purity, and a gentle roundness from the Auxerrois component, finishing on a clean, mineral, faintly almond-toned note. Its balance of freshness and texture makes it a versatile table wine: try it with trout meunière, roast chicken with herbs, or pork and chive dumplings.
Winery Background
Domaine Mélanie Pfister is a long-established family estate in Dahlenheim, with roots dating back to 1780, and Mélanie Pfister represents the eighth generation and the first woman to lead the domaine. Trained as both an engineer and an oenologist, she is known for a meticulous, terroir-focused approach and for championing the dry, precise style that has helped redefine modern Alsace. Vineyard work emphasizes careful parcel selection and hand-harvesting where needed, while cellar practices favor clarity and restraint, typically using stainless steel and lees contact to preserve purity, texture, and site expression rather than overt winemaking gloss.
Product details
Wine TypeWhite
WineryDomaine Mélanie Pfister
Grape VarietiesPinot Blanc, Pinot Auxerrois
WinemakerMélanie Pfister
CountryFrance
Expert RatingJS 91
RegionAlsace
SweetnessDry
Sub-regionAlsace
Alcohol Level12.5
Classification (Ranking)—
Format750ml
Prices
Golden Gate Wine
Standard delivery 2-5 working days
Vinobuzz Delivery
HK$319
HK$319
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