COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Pinot Gris
PRODUCER
SARL Etienne Simonis
REGION
Alsace
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Simonis Pinot Gris Clos des Chats is a 100% Pinot Gris from the Alsace AOC region of France. The wine originates from the 'Clos des Chats' vineyard in Ammerschwihr, known for its terraced structure and gneiss soil. The SARL Etienne Simonis estate practices biodynamic and organic farming, with a winemaking tradition dating back to the 17th century. Etienne Simonis has been a proponent of biodynamics since 1999. The vineyard is situated on a steep slope at an altitude of 360m with a southeast exposure.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€34
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The vineyard name 'Clos des Chats' is a translation of the local dialect term 'Katzenstegel', meaning 'Cat's Steps'.
Fact 02
Vines in the 'Clos des Chats' vineyard are approximately 50 years old.
Fact 03
The estate is certified biodynamic by Ecocert and Demeter.
Fact 04
The wine is bottled with very low sulfite levels (46 mg/l).
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Simonis Pinot Gris Clos des Chats is produced from hand-harvested grapes that undergo a 7-hour whole grape pressing. Fermentation occurs with indigenous yeasts in barrels for six months. The wine is then aged on its fine lees until its bottling in July 2023. The winery adheres to a philosophy of minimal intervention, abstaining from added yeasts, fining, chaptalization, and acidification. The estate is certified biodynamic and employs sustainable practices in its vineyard management.
