2019 Albert Boxler - Pinot Gris

This wine consists of 100% Picpoul (or Piquepoul) - a very popular, traditional local variety planted on sun-drenched hillsides called "costières" (coastal region) in the Mediterranean garrigue, near the Etang de Thau - a coastal lagoon situated between the port of Sète and Marseillan. The vines are 15-20 years old.

The garrigue is the name given to open scrubland made up of low-growing, dwarf bushy shrubs including holm oak, juniper, broom and wild herbs such as rosemary, thyme and sage.

The color is a superb pale yellow with bright hues. The nose is elegant, with aromas of fresh fruit and citrus fruit especially grapefruit. Well-balanced with typical focusing and zesty acidity.

A pure expression of the grape varietal, the wine shows how good Picpoul can be when grown on its favorite terroir. Our best value, this wine impresses novices and hardened geeks equally.

Produced from the south-east side of the Dentelles de Montmirail hills, in Beaumes de Venise in the southern part of the Rhone valley, Muscat de Beaumes de Venise is gold in color with butterscotch, glazed fruits aromas, apricot and ripe pear, floral notes. The palate is rich and runs with surprising freshness after the opening. There is a note of quince paste and herbes de Provence on the aftertaste

-Importer notes (Kysela)