Mélanie Pfister : Pinot Gris "Silb" 2023

Here’s a powerful, highly structured bone-dry pinot gris that’s anything but showy. Just a hint of oak, not toasty, and the chalky character is far more pronounced. Long, widescreen finish. From organically grown grapes with Fair'n Green certification. Drink or hold.

The 2023 Pinot Gris Silb is an oak-aged, limestone-based Pinot Gris from vines that are around 20 years old. A small proportion of the barrels was made from acacia. Lemon, pear and creaminess mix on the nose and present a lovely combination of concentration and superb freshness. The pear fruit creaminess lasts and lingers alongside lemon freshness. This is an elegant, understated but creamy Pinot Gris that finishes with a note of melted butter. (Bone-dry)