Domaines Schlumberger Alsace Grand Cru Kessler Pinot Gris 2021
4.6
HK$298
750ml
Bottle
Vintage Character Domaines Schlumberger Alsace Grand Cru Kessler Pinot Gris 2021 comes from the Alsace Grand Cru Kessler appellation, one of Guebwiller’s most distinctive hillside sites. The 2021 vintage in Alsace was cooler and more challenging than the hottest recent years, which preserved freshness and aromatic definition; in a Grand Cru terroir and careful hands, it offers real finesse and strong value. Kessler’s steep, well-exposed slopes are rooted in sandstone soils, and this combination of gradient, drainage, and sheltered mesoclimate helps Pinot Gris achieve both ripeness and tension.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing The wine opens with ripe pear, yellow orchard fruit, quince and white flowers, followed by hints of smoke, spice and wet stone. On the palate it is gently off-dry, medium- to full-bodied, with a supple, textured core balanced by lively acidity, leading to a persistent finish marked by stone fruit, honeyed citrus and a subtle mineral edge. It pairs beautifully with roast pork loin, veal in a cream sauce, or lightly spiced Thai prawn curry.
Winery Background Founded in 1810 in Guebwiller, Domaines Schlumberger is one of Alsace’s great historic family estates and remains family-owned. The estate is especially noted for its steep vineyards, many worked with meticulous plot-by-plot attention and a strong commitment to sustainable viticulture; in the cellar, the approach is classical and precise, aiming to translate each Grand Cru site rather than obscure it. For this Pinot Gris, that means careful fruit selection, controlled fermentation, and élevage designed to preserve texture, purity and the signature authority of Kessler.