Clos Saint Imer, La Chapelle Goldert Grand Cru Pinot Gris 2009, Alsace, France

Tasting Note: Grand Cru Alsace liquid gold demonstrates why you should be drinking more aged pinot gris from Alsace.

Medium-intensity gold in color, this wine has an aromatic nose of yellow pear, green-apple compote, nectarine, blossom and honey.

On the palate the medium sweet, full-bodied pinot gris has a smooth creamy texture with honeyed, fruit flavors suggested on the nose supported by medium-plus acidity.

The wine is tittering toward luscious in style and is balanced in all important respects.