PIERRE SPARR PINOT GRIS MAMBOURG 2016

Mambourg Grand Cru's south-facing, calcium-rich marl and limestone soils — among the warmest in Alsace — concentrate the Pinot Gris to a richness that demands careful cellar work; Sparr ferments and ages the wine to preserve that natural density while maintaining balance. The 2016 arrives golden in the glass, with quince jam, hazelnut, and struck flint on the nose. On the palate, structured fruit acidity cuts through the residual sweetness typical of Grand Cru minimums, carrying through to a long, mineral-edged finish.