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Cave de Turckheim Grand Cru Brand Pinot Gris 2017 Wine (75cl)
Cave de Turckheim Grand Cru Brand Pinot Gris 2017 Wine (75cl) is recorded as 2017 white wine made from Pinot Gris from Alsace, France. BottlePicker combines the recorded bottle identity with 1 official geographic-register match; retailer prices remain separated by country and currency.
| Producer | Cave de Turckeim |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2017 |
| Wine style | white |
| Grape | Pinot Gris |
| Region | Alsace |
| Country | France |
| Sweetness | Dry |
| Bottle size | 750ml |
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What is in this wine, and where it grows
The wine
Cave de Turckheim Grand Cru Brand Pinot Gris 2017 Wine (75cl) is recorded as a 2017 white wine made from Pinot Gris in Alsace, France.
Typical grape profile: Pinot Gris — The same grape as Pinot Grigio, often made in a richer, more textured Alsace style. The finished bottle can differ with vintage and winemaking.
The vineyard evidence
No verified vineyard or named parcel is linked yet. BottlePicker therefore does not assign a soil, elevation or site temperature to this bottle from its regional name alone.
Soil structure and vine density
No site-specific soil or planting-density record is available for this bottle.
Growing-temperature context
For general cultivar-level heat guidance, see the Pinot Gris growing profile. BottlePicker does not apply a generic range to this bottle without a verified vineyard link.
Official geographic-register context
What the official register confirms about Alsace
BottlePicker found an exact region-name match in an official wine or spirits register. This establishes useful regional context; it does not by itself prove that this particular bottle is entitled to the designation. Check the producer label and specification for that claim.
Legal reference: Article 107 of Regulation (EU) No 1308/2013
The catalogue region “Alsace” is an exact normalised name match to this official register entry.
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Source-supplied bottle description
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Cave de Turckheim Grand Cru Brand Pinot Gris is a rich and ripe yet elegant wine offering remarkable versatility across a wide range of dishes. Sourced from the dry granite soils of the Grand Cru Brand vineyard, which benefit from exceptional sun exposure and naturally low yields, this wine combines opulent ripeness with refined structure. A benchmark example of Alsace Grand Cru Pinot Gris at its finest.
Why You'll Love It
This is Grand Cru Alsace Pinot Gris from one of the world's best co-operatives. The Brand vineyard, whose name comes from the German word for 'fire', enjoys a southerly aspect ensuring exceptional ripeness and richness. Cave de Turckheim maintains low cropping levels well below the appellation's maximum, creating wines of remarkable concentration. With hand-harvesting, un-fined and lightly filtered production, this wine offers authentic Grand Cru quality at outstanding value.
Meet the Producer
Widely regarded as one of the best co-operatives in the world, Cave de Turckheim lies at the mouth of the Munster Valley, producing wines that showcase the elegance and typicity of Alsace's Grand Cru terroirs with exceptional quality and consistency.
Production
The Brand vineyard enjoys a southerly aspect that ensures high levels of sunshine, ripeness, and richness in the grapes. Cave de Turckheim maintains low cropping levels well below the appellation's maximum. The grapes are hand-harvested, pressed using pneumatic presses, and fermented under controlled temperatures. The wine is un-fined and lightly filtered to retain its naturally aromatic character.
Tasting Notes
Aromas of buttery honey and a dusting of exotic spice lead to a palate of butterscotch, warm spice, and freshly baked glazed apricot tart. The mid-palate is nicely weighted, balanced by a lift of silky lime acidity, producing an elegant and harmonious finish.
Perfect Pairings
Foie gras, lightly spiced Indian, Chinese, or Thai dishes, smoked mackerel or full-flavoured trout, salmon, or sea bass
Evidence boundary
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