Domaines Schlumberger - Pinot Blanc Les Princes Abbes 2018 (750ml)

"Lovey fresh aromas of white flowers, citrusy lime, and pear notes on the nose carry into the lively, clean and focused palate. Bright acidity, a hint of green apple and a textural fruit skin tension on the finish. A perfect late summer white, enjoy this chilled with all kinds of mild seafood, salads, Thai/Asian, goat cheeses and all on its own! Wine arrives the week of September 1st, Cheers! Chris Cree MW, PluckyWines.com. 

With a single holding of more than 330 acres in Guebwiller, Domaines Schlumberger is the largest Grands Crus producer in Alsace. All Schlumberger wines are estate-grown. Because of the aridity and steepness of the domains, the yields are about 50 percent of the average for the appellation of Alsace. The resulting grapes are very high quality and have exceptional flavor concentration. For over 200 years, the Schlumberger family has devoted itself to farming the vineyards with passion, dedication and respect to the environment. The Les Princes Abbés range is the Schlumberger family’s tribute to the Abbots princes from the local Abbey at Murbach who owned the vineyards in the area until the French Revolution, and who were the first to sell the wines from Guebwiller abroad. Winemaking The pinot blanc is located essentially in the Grands Crus vines of Saering and Spiegel as well as the localities of Bux and Bollenberg. Pneumatic pressing, static racking. Fermentation in thermo-regulated tuns for one to four months. Maturing for seven months on fine lees.

90 Points, Anne Krebiehl MW, Wine Enthusiast - “Gentle pear fruit shimmers on the subtle nose of this wine. The palate has unexpected concentration that presents ripe pear tempered by lemony brightness. This wine is vivid, slender, generous and dry.”