Pinot Blanc / Pinot Gris
Pet Nat Gaz de Schistes 2023
Durrmann

Grape Variety: 75% Pinot Blanc, 25% Pinot Gris

Producer: Anna, Andre & Yann Durrmann

Region: Andlau, Alsace, France

Certified Organic

Wild Scale: 5/5

Vegan friendly wine

11.9% alcohol

Winemaking: Organic Pinot Blanc and Pinot Gris grapes grown on schiste soils were harvested by hand. Two thirds of the Pinot Blanc grapes were macerated on the skins whilst the rest, along with the Pinot Gris grapes, underwent direct press. Fermentation with indigenous yeast in stainless steel. Bottled before fermentation ended in order to create fizz in the bottle (Pet Nat, Ancestral Method). No dosage, filtration or added sulphur.

This Wine: Sparkling orange Pet Nat, now in its 4th vintage and already a huge favourite amongst Durrmann fans. Textured body with mineral and vibrant stone fruit / tropical flavours that can stand up to food but it can also be a great aperitif. Best drunk in one sitting. 5200 bottles produced.

Notes on the Winemaker: Yann Durrmann lives in the village of Andlau in the Bas-Rhin department of Alsace. His parents decided to become full time winemakers after the previous generation had explored viticulture as a hobby. They managed to acquire amazing plots on the steep slopes of the Vosges mountains that were not in high demand as farmers looked for sites that could be easily accessed with machines. Since 1998, the vineyards have been farmed organically and in 2007, Yann began to take over the running of the domaine and decided that wines should be produced without sulphur additions, something his parents were very open minded about. The Durrmann cuvées are now in high demand, always recognised for their ability to show honest and pure expressions of Alsace terroir along with their great value.