Domaine Rolly Gassmann Brandhurst de Bergheim Pinot Gris 2020
Domaine Rolly Gassmann Brandhurst de Bergheim Pinot Gris
Region: Alsace, France
Vintage: 2020
Bottle size: 75cl
Grape: Pinot Gris
ABV: 13%
This wine has a generous character of ripe apricot, pear and golden raisins with a rich mid-palate and a long, lingering finish.
Domaine Rolly-Gassmann owns 2.47 hectares of vineyards in Bergheim which sit on Jurassic limestone and blue marl soils with a high magnesium content. These ancient soils help to produce rich and elegant wines. The lieu-dit Brandhurst de Bergheim is located at 240 to 300 metres above sea level on south-east facing slopes, which aid ripening. Organic and biodynamic practices are followed in the vineyards, although the Domaine is not certified.
While the winemaking history of the Rolly and Gassmann families in Alsace can be traced back to the 17th century, the Domaine was not established until 1967 when these two families were joined by marriage. Now run by second generation Pierre Gassmann, the domaine boasts 52 hectares in the Haut-Rhin region, 40 of which are in Rorschwihr and 10 in Bergheim. The family is known for their remarkable collection of vintages; they age and store up to five years’ worth of stock - around 1.5 million bottles - and only release wines that they feel are ready to drink.
https://www.rollygassmann.fr