Domaine Barmes Buecher, Pinot Blanc Rosenberg 2023

£40.85

In our opinion, one of the 2023 vintage biggest success at Barmes-Buecher. This Pinot Blanc (75%) also contains 25% of a cousin grape variety called Pinot Auxerrois bringing an array of floral notes in this stunning wine. A very tentalizing whites, if you have been weary about Alsace wines, we hope this fine example will find its place in your cellar and heart for years to come.

The stunning nose of flint, melon and ripest citrus pulls you into the extremely pure and pristine medium-bodied palate, which has terrific chalky energy. Dazzling flinty freshness in the extremely long finish. Matured on the lees for a year. From biodynamically grown grapes. Drink or hold.

James Suckling - 96 Points

When your top Grand Cru is the great Hengst, you are clearly an estate that is used to handling epic fruit.  This Pinot Blanc (75% Pinot Blanc and 25% Pinot Auxerrois) is extraordinarily grand.  It is layered, expressive and superbly evocative.  While the finish is, thankfully, crystalline, dry and pure, there is a glorious florality that adds gentle detail without ever crossing the line into being creamy or cloying.  Claire’s sommelier past is evident in this wine, given it is a thrilling, gastronomic choice for elite cuisine.  18/20 - Matthew Jukes

In our opinion, one of the 2023 vintage biggest success at Barmes-Buecher. This Pinot Blanc (75%) also contains 25% of a cousin grape variety called Pinot Auxerrois bringing an array of floral notes in this stunning wine. A very tentalizing whites, if you have been weary about Alsace wines, we hope this fine example will find its place in your cellar and heart for years to come.

The stunning nose of flint, melon and ripest citrus pulls you into the extremely pure and pristine medium-bodied palate, which has terrific chalky energy. Dazzling flinty freshness in the extremely long finish. Matured on the lees for a year. From biodynamically grown grapes. Drink or hold.

James Suckling - 96 Points

When your top Grand Cru is the great Hengst, you are clearly an estate that is used to handling epic fruit.  This Pinot Blanc (75% Pinot Blanc and 25% Pinot Auxerrois) is extraordinarily grand.  It is layered, expressive and superbly evocative.  While the finish is, thankfully, crystalline, dry and pure, there is a glorious florality that adds gentle detail without ever crossing the line into being creamy or cloying.  Claire’s sommelier past is evident in this wine, given it is a thrilling, gastronomic choice for elite cuisine.  18/20 - Matthew Jukes

Alsace is a hive of young talents, having witnessed first-hand Sophie and Maxime Barmès blossom in their roles at the family’s Domaine has been an absolute privilege. Under the guidance of their mum Genevieve, they form an incredible and determined trio. Maxime is leading the work both in the vineyards and the cellars. Sophie is looking after all the commercial side, while Genevieve binds all projects and welcome guests at the winery. The adventure started in 1985 when Genevieve Barmes and Francois Buecher married in Wettolsheim combining their family holdings together. Their goal was to convert to organic viticulture. Their quest towards quality followed in 1998 with a move towards Biodynamic farming. The Domaine was certified in 2001.

Grape varieties : 75% Pinot Blanc, 25% Pinot Auxerrois Terroir : Sandy clay and limestone Plots : Rosenberg Surface area : 0.61ha Average age of the vines : 45 years Orientation : East North-East. Medium slope Harvest : Manual Vinification: Natural yeast Ageing: 10 months in Foudre on lees

 

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