Meyer Fonne Pinot Blanc Vieilles Vignes 2022

Alcohol: 12.5%

Grape(s): 65% Pinot Auxerrois, 20% Pinot Blanc, 15% Pinot Gris

Localization: Alsace, France

Tasting Notes: Félix Meyer’s old-vine Pinot Blanc from the slopes of Katzenthal, in Alsace, has obvious thirst-quenching properties, expressed in the form of perky acidity and a mouth-watering, almost smoky mineral note that grabs hold of the back of the palate. But it also carries generous flesh, like the succulent texture of farmers' market stone fruits, enlivened by an exotic bolt of lime.

Food pairing: As a dry, mineral wine it is ideal for serving with fish, seafood and shellfish, as well as dishes typical of Alsace such as choucroute, or coq au Riesling.

The Domain: Félix Meyer is a rising star in Alsace and has an evident instinct for his craft. Since taking over in the family domaine 1992, Félix has already left his own mark, modernizing equipment in the winery, developing export sales, and now expanding the family’s holdings in many of Alsace’s great vineyard sites, including several grand crus. It’s all about the details at Meyer-Fonné, with an emphasis on tradition and respect for terroir. The winery and family home is in the village of Katzenthal, known for its distinctive granite soils. Racy and elegant, his wines are difficult to resist young but have all the right qualities for the cellar. For aromatic and textural seductiveness, no one in Alsace can top Meyer-Fonné.