Pierre Sparr, Mambourg Pinot Gris 2016, Alsace Grand Cru, France

Tasting Note: An impressive Alsace grand cru pinot gris that is filled with late-summer fruit in a reserved, aged and complex style.

Medium-intensity lemon in color, this wine has an aromatic, medium-plus-intensity nose of green pear, orange-and-lime zest, white peach, golden apple, lychee and blossom.

On the palate the slightly-off-dry pinot gris sings with medium-plus-intensity, ripe, golden fruit supported by medium acidity and completing with a long finish.

The wine is slightly-creamy in texture yet remains bright.

Alsace may very well make some of the best pinot gris on the planet, and this bottle proves that point.

This wine was submitted for review.