Frederic Geschickt Pino, Alsace, France 2017 Sauvignon Blanc Disgorged: March

Disgorged: March

dry with bright acidity

it may come as a surprise

tightly wound red with powerful but creamy tannins that will need a year or two to soften more

and full-bodied

Frederic Geschickt Pino, Alsace, France 2017 Sauvignon Blanc Disgorged: MarchThis is a blend of two Pinot grape varieties, namely Pinot Gris and Pinot Auxerrois with some of the Pinot Gris coming from the amazing Grand Cru Kaefferkopf vineyard for added complexity. The vines are planted in complex terroir in several plots around Ammerschwihr which sees soils made from alluvial clay, marl, granite and limestone. This is fortunate because Pinot Auxerrois has a particular affinity for limestone and when grown in limestone also