Domaine Jean-Paul Schmitt Pinot Blanc
Rittersberg

2008

OUT OF STOCK UNTIL THE NEW YEAR

Domaine Jean-Paul Schmitt produces a wonderful selection of organic wines from vines planted on the granite slopes of Rittersberg (“mountain of the knights”). Robert Parker lists the estate as one of his Top Value Alsatian Producers and we were indeed pleasantly surprised by Jean-Paul’s prices, although we haven't told him that! This is a great introduction to Alsatian wines: lovely floral and creamy Pinot Blanc produced from austere granite soil.

Also see their Gewürztraminer .

Our tasting notes

Light straw colour. Lovely floral and apple flavours combined with a round creaminess. Delicate and subtle this is a very fine wine for under £10 to be enjoyed over the next 2 years.

Wine data

Grape variety: Pinot Blanc
Appellation: Rittersberg
Alcohol: 13%

About Alsace

Alsace lies in the east of France and has been a perennial subject of dispute for both the French and the Germans, changing hands in the C17th, then again in the C19th until it finally became part of France after the first world war. As such it maintains a distinctive character that incorporates both French and German elements. This is reflected in the region’s wines. As in Germany the vast majority of the wine produced is white, 90% in fact. The three ‘noble’ varieties are Pinot Gris, Gewurtztraminer and Riesling, the latter of which is the most ubiquitous in the region. Pinots Blanc and Noir, Muscat, Sylvaner and a few others are also planted. Many producers will grow several of these varieties, however they are normally sold as ‘varietals’ (a wine made from one grape variety) and always bottled in ‘flutes’.

 

Prices are all-inclusive for deliveries to UK mainland. Minimum total order is 1 case (12 bottles of 75cl equivalent) for the UK and 2 cases (24 bottles of 75cl equivalent) for Northern Ireland, Highlands and islands. Please note there is a surcharge for delivery to Northern Ireland and Islands. Please call 020 7549 7900 for more info or read our Delivery/Collection Information and Terms & Conditions. We use recycled boxes for our mixed cases to help protect the environment.