2022, Domaine Weinbach, Pinot Gris, 'Altenbourg'From the single vineyard Altenbourg, where the soils are primarily marl and limestone.

and the first bottled

One of the truly successful 2nd wines in the vintage

gorgeous texture

broad-shouldered and muscular

A complex nose filled with pencil lead

An incredible new winery was completed here in 2021 and - at last - Figeac was promoted to Premier Grand Cru Classe "A" first growth status

The palate is medium-bodied with a crisp flintiness on the entry and a silver bead of acidity

Quite an intense nose

It will be an enjoyable Angélus rather than a profound one destined for long-term aging

well balanced and cheerfully unfussy wine with a highly attractive smoky edge from carefully delivered oak

direct and focused

not made in the old oxidative fashion) of Savagnin