Based in Rorschwihr in Alsace, Domaine Rolly Gassmann is one of the region’s great traditional estates. The Gassmann family has been making wine for generations, with Pierre Gassmann particularly focused on expressing the differences between the estate’s many individual terroirs.
The domaine works mainly with Riesling, Pinot Gris and Gewurztraminer, and is known for wines that combine richness and texture with excellent acidity and remarkable ageing potential. Rather than chasing a particular style, the emphasis is on ripe fruit, healthy vineyards and allowing each site to show its character.
A rich and generous Pinot Gris from the warm, sheltered Brandhurst site. The heavy marl, clay and limestone soils retain heat late into the season, helping produce naturally concentrated grapes while retaining good acidity.
Ripe pear, yellow apple and peach on the nose, with hints of honey and dried fruit. The palate is broad and textured, with ripe stone fruit, spice and a lovely mineral, almost saline edge. There is plenty of richness, but the acidity keeps the wine fresh and surprisingly precise.
A serious, gastronomic Pinot Gris with the concentration to age beautifully.
