Vintage Character Domaine Sperry-Hauller Frères Pinot Gris 'La Chapelle' 2022 is an Alsace Pinot Gris from Epfig, a village long noted for clay-limestone soils that give the region’s whites both breadth and mineral line. The 2022 vintage in Alsace was warm and dry, producing ripe, healthy fruit with generous texture and concentration, yet the best sites retained enough freshness to keep the wines precise rather than heavy. The "La Chapelle" cuvée draws character from this balance, combining the variety’s natural richness with the lifted, stony definition typical of carefully sited vineyards in central Alsace.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing In the glass, it opens with ripe pear, yellow apple and apricot, followed by white peach, honeysuckle and a gentle touch of spice. The palate is off-dry and medium- to full-bodied, with a supple, layered texture that carries orchard fruit, a hint of honeyed richness and subtle leesy roundness, all shaped by moderate acidity and a discreet mineral edge. The finish is smooth and persistent, making it an easy partner for roast pork with apples, chicken in a cream and mushroom sauce, or lightly spiced Thai pumpkin curry.
Winery Background Based in Epfig, Domaine Sperry-Hauller is a family estate formed from the union of two Alsatian winegrowing families, bringing together local heritage and a contemporary, detail-focused approach. The domaine is known for sustainable viticulture and careful work in the vineyard, with an emphasis on expressing classic Alsace varieties through site-sensitive farming and clean, precise fruit. In the cellar, the style favors measured intervention, preserving aromatic purity and texture rather than masking them with heavy handling, which makes wines like 'La Chapelle' especially appealing for drinkers seeking authentic, terroir-driven Alsace.