Where: Alsace
Who: Jean Albrecht (Lucien’s son)
What: 100% Pinot Gris. This is technically the same grape as Pinot Grigio (literally “gray pinot”) but the style is basically the polar opposite. Rich and round, versus the light and linear that one expects from pinot grigio
Tastes like: Mineral driven, stone fruit, round white with a little residual sugar (maybe avoid that word table-side!). Slightly less sweet than the riesling, but with a very creamy quality. Look up malolactic fermentation! Do it!
What to pair with: Charcuterie and cheese, no joke.
Lucien Albrecht is one of the most distinguished and long standing brands in Alsace. Regarded as a pioneer of viticulture, beginning in 1425 when Romanus Albrecht started the winery, Albrecht is responsible for many advancements and innovations in the region, such as being one of the three founding fathers of the regulated Crémant d’Alsace. Albrecht’s goal is to always “respect the grapes” and to respect nature. Albrecht believes Alsace is truly one of the most versatile and exciting white wine producing regions in the world and looks to share their unique terroir thru their outstanding wines, the wines are perfect examples of the Albrecht style in each varietal and the pinnacle of Alsace quality. In the early 70’s, Lucien Albrecht, was one of the three founding fathers of the regulated Crémant d’Alsace.
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