 Despite the legend that claims that the Lord Lazare de Schwendi, Alsatian nobleman and mercenary soldier for the Emperors of Austria brought this variety back from Hungary, the Pinot gris is in fact from Bourgogne and it can still be found in the vineyards of the Côte d’Or and the Yonne.
Pinot gris wines are of deep yellow colour; with complex aromas: smoky sous bois notes coupled with sweet dried fruit, apricot and honey notes. In the mouth, Pinot gris is opulent and well-structured.
Dry Pinot gris will quite happily accompany dishes that are traditionally the preserve of red wines, such as white meat or small game. In sweeter form, they marry excellently with Asian cuisine and make a perfect match for foie gras. Very well suited for late harvest wines and the ‘sélection de grains nobles’ appellation wines. This is when Pinot gris will reveal intoxicating, honeyed characters.
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