2018 Lucien Albrecht Pinot Gris Cuvée Romanus, Alsace
Winemaker Notes
The 2018 Cuvée Romanus Pinot Gris opens with a complex bouquet of
apricot, hazelnut, and toast aromas. The palate is supple with beautifully
balanced yellow fruit notes and a long finish.
Food Pairing Notes
Enjoy as an aperitif, or
pair with richly flavored dishes like wild game, pork, poultry, or filet of
duck in balsamic vinegar sauce. Serve chilled at 46° to 50° F.
Wine Specs
Vintage
2018
Varietal
Pinot Gris / Pinot Grigio
Appellation
Alsace
Acid
3.36 g/l
Residual Sugar
7.7 g/l
Alcohol %
14
Production Notes
• 100% hand-harvested
• Extended and soft pressing
• Four to six weeks controlled fermentation in stainless steel
• Aged on fine lees for two to three months
Vineyard Notes
Very mild temperatures in mid-April encouraged rapid budding and
very strong vine growth. A mild and sunny flowering period produced
grapes of a nice size — a good omen for harvest. An exceptionally
sunny and hot summer followed. The wines of the 2018 vintage are
characterized by structure and fullness and retain an astonishing
freshness despite the hot August days.