2017 Pinot Gris Altenbourg Quintessence Grain Noble Weinbach 37,5cl

Pinot Gris Altenbourg Quintessence Selection de Grains Noble Weinbach Quintessence means extract/the best of the best - a cuvée first created by Weinbach in the exceptional 1983 vintage. The cuvée is made from carefully selected (sometimes grape by grape) hand-harvested grapes infested with Botrytis (noble rot) and produced only in microscopic quantities in the very best vintages. This Quintessence comes from the Altenbourg vineyard located just below the Grand Cru Furstentum, on a south-facing steep slope that provides the perfect conditions for the development of Botrytis. The result is an intense and deep aroma of honey, raisins and figs with smoky and buttery notes. Fantastic concentration of flavour with candied apricots and hints of browned butter. Exceptional balance between alcohol, sweetness and acidity. Superb and clean finish. A unique and rare wine.