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Domaine Gresser 'Kritt' pinot blanc 2010 (Alsace, France)

8/1/2014

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Domaine Gresser "Kritt" 2010 Pinot Blanc (Alsace, France)
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Domaine Gresser is a small family winery, and Remy Gresser, the winemaker, recently switched to biodynamic farming. I'm always curious about what inspires such a high-committment switch, and when I asked him, he replied matter-of-factly, "I am the first consumer of my wine." 

The imagery of the label background evokes the gravel soils of the Kritt site, and in a more imaginative way it evokes the schist soils that dominate the Andlau region of Alsace. Remy has had a bit of experience here, and probably learned a thing or two from his ancestors who have been tending vineyards in this region since 1520. A deeper interest in soil types has become an interesting trend in Alsace, with producers and consumers in the region creating a healthy dialogue about what is in the glass and what soils it comes from.  Remy has been a big part of this conversation, as he has been quite active as president of the Conseil Interprofessionnel des Vins d'Alsace. 
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Domaine Gresser uses an innovative scale on the back label to help guide consumers that indicates the sweetness or dryness of the wine on a simple scale.
Similar scales have been picked up by a number of producers. It's similar to the IRF (International Riesling Foundation) sweetness scale. 

These wines are incredible values. They are barrel matured which gives them a softer, elegant structure and ripe, drinkable acidity. The same structure also holds true for his gewurztraminer, which I have long used for a by-the-glass pour at several restaurants. 
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