Domaines Schlumberger Pinot Gris Grand Cru Kitterlé 2011 barmes-buecher savoury fruit with silky tannins

savoury fruit with silky tannins promising to meld beautifully with any moist beef or lamb dish--steak frites

That wine should be paired with a steak” said Anthony Lynch when tasting this tête du cuvée from Paul Bara

Volume and density through the mid-palate is balanced with a bright mineral acid line

This comes from Saint Michel de Fronsac and is made from predominantly Merlot

Domaines Schlumberger Pinot Gris Grand Cru Kitterlé 2011 barmes-buecher savoury fruit with silky tanninsAROMA The nose is frank, pleasant, intense, elegant. Open, one perceives a dominant of candied, overripe scents of yellow fruits, quince, mirabelle plum, apricot jelly, and a slight complex smoky hint. Airing enhances the previous aromas and reveals honey and an underlying floral character. The nose shows a beautiful complexity, proof of the superb quality of the raw material. The rendering is splendid.