Pinot blanc
Pinot blanc is a white wine grape. It lacks the aromatic qualities of other Alsatian grape varieties and may not be used for the production of Grand Cru or late harvest wines. An introduction to the high-born Alsace pinot gris and its less flamboyant but still crucial cousin, pinot blanc , and the foods to pair with them.
There are several essential differences between these Pinots. If it were possible to probe the collective consciousness of wine drinkers for their impressions of pinot blanc , you would be left with little of consequence.
Few love it, few hate it, few give it much thought. An even closer examination reveals pinot blanc to be . Must it be Chardonnay, as in Burgundy? The state does boast some excellent Chardonnays. Rieslings, too, which thrive in the cool climate.
In fact, the grapes are extremely similar to Chardonnay. The bouquet is expressively fruit-driven but restraine with fine, open aromas of white peach, lime-blossom, spring flowers, pistachio and fresh moss.
This wine goes well with a platter of charcuterie or sea food or with asparagus. Switzerlan Austria, Hungary, Portugal and Italy all grow this grape as do many other countries, but it is particularly well known in Alsace where excellent examples are made. Read more