Léon Beyer Pinot Gris Alsace 2019 0.375L
- 0.375L | 13.5%
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Léon Beyer Pinot Gris Alsace 2019 0.375L
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Léon Beyer Pinot Gris 2019 Alsace, France
Léon Beyer Pinot Gris 2019 brings the dry, gastronomic style of Alsace in a convenient 0.375L half bottle. This Pinot Gris comes from the house's Classique range, where the grape variety, soil, and location must remain clearly recognizable. With 13.5% alcohol, only 2 g/l residual sugar, and 91 points from both Wine Spectator and Vinous, this is a serious Alsatian white wine for the table.
Vineyards and region
Léon Beyer operates from Eguisheim, a historic wine village southwest of Colmar in Alsace.
• Location / Origin: The wine comes from Alsace AOC, where Pinot Gris is one of the classic grape varieties. Alsace is known for white wines with ripe fruit, spice, and gastronomic versatility.
• Exposure: The vineyards have a south and southeast exposure. This ensures the grapes receive sufficient sun to ripen fully, while maintaining Alsatian freshness.
• Soil: Limestone and clay form the base for this Pinot Gris. Limestone provides tension and length, while clay contributes to body and roundness.
• Vineyard: The vines are on average 25 to 35 years old. This age gives the wine extra concentration and more depth in its structure.
Vinification and aging
The Classique range of Léon Beyer focuses on dry wines with fresh fruit, body, and clear grape expression.
• Dry style: With 2 g/l residual sugar, this Pinot Gris remains crisp and dry. This allows the full structure of the grape to shine without the wine feeling sweet.
• Alcohol percentage: With 13.5% alcohol, the wine has enough body to carry the rich Pinot Gris style. This aligns well with Léon Beyer's gastronomic signature.
• Balance: The style combines ripe fruit with well-preserved acidity. This keeps the wine rich and full, yet lively enough for hearty dishes.
Grape composition
This Alsatian white wine is made entirely from Pinot Gris.
• 100% Pinot Gris – Alsace: Pinot Gris gives this wine its full body, soft texture, ripe peach, pear, almond, and subtle spice. In Alsace, the grape often yields more powerful and gastronomic wines than Pinot Grigio from cooler or lighter styles.
Tasting notes and serving suggestions
Golden yellow in the glass, with aromas of wild flowers, peach, pear, honey, almond, and a subtle smoky note. The taste is round and full, with fresh acidity, savory tension, ripe orchard fruit, and a long mineral finish.
• Serving temperature: Serve Léon Beyer Pinot Gris 2019 at 10–12 °C, so that the full structure, almond-like depth, and fresh acidity remain beautifully balanced.
• Dishes: Serve with scallops, creamy mushroom risotto, poultry, veal, pâté, foie gras, or lightly spiced Asian dishes.
Awards
• 91/100, Wine Spectator (2019 vintage): A strong rating for a Pinot Gris with honeyed lemongrass notes, spicy orchard fruit, salinity, green herbs, warm hay notes, and an energetic mineral finish.
• 91/100, Vinous (2019 vintage): This score falls within the Vinous Outstanding category and underscores the serious quality of this dry Alsatian Pinot Gris.
• 89/100, Wine Enthusiast (2019 vintage): Rated as Very Good, with honeyed pear, almond, subtle nutty notes, and a harmonious structure.
More information about Léon Beyer
Léon Beyer is one of Alsace's historic wine families. The family has been active in Eguisheim since 1580, and the current house was founded in 1867. Today, Marc Beyer and his son Yann Léon continue to build on the recognizable house style: dry, classic, and gastronomic Alsatian wines that truly show their strength at the table.
Product details
| Alcohol content | 13.5% |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Size | 0.375L |
| Region | Alsace |
| Producer | Léon Beyer |
| Varietal(s) | Pinot Gris |
| Ideal serving temperature ? | 10° - 12°C |
