Pinot Gris, Grand Cru Spiegel, Domaines Schlumberger

The colour is lemon yellow with clear reflections of good intensity. The disc is shiny, limpid, and transparent. The wine presents youth. The nose is frank, pleasant, and intense. We perceive a dominant of candied scents, autumn fruits, quince, Mirabelle plum and honey. Aeration amplifies these odours and reveals orange blossom, orgeat and a fine touch of encaustic. The ripe grape translates a major definition of this beautiful grape variety. Time will allow him to assert himself. The attack on the palate is dense, mellow, and full-bodied. We evolve on a sharp medium, marked by pearling. We find the range of aromas of the nose, always focused on yellow fruits, Mirabelle plum, corner, orgeat, orange blossom, honey, button mushroom, polish, and a characteristic smoky register. We feel a hint of firm bitterness. The finish presents a good length, 8-9 caudalies, as well as a frank vivacity and a persistent bitterness. Superb tasty balance for this rich and compact wine. The tension and firmness testify to a fine dry extract. Great success!