Jean-Louis  & Fabienne Mann Pinot Blanc 2006

“With the Vosges mountains and the rest of France to the west, and the Rhine and then Germany to the east, Alsace really is a mini-kingdom to itself, which has absorbed aspects from both French and German cultures.

Jean-Louis  & Fabienne Mann belonged to the Wolfberger co-op until 1998 when he decided to bottle on his own. He’s soft-spoken, passionate and meticulous, and he represents the best of modern Alsace (“Génération Terroir” – the slogan on his bottles sums it up well). The viticulture is organic.

Very slow pressing results in wine that have an added layer of depth and texture. Even the Pinot Blanc 2006 has above-average minerality and expression. With around 12g of residual sugar, it doesn’t really taste sweet but has good weight and power to accompany heftier foods. If only all Alsatian domaines worked this hard, it would really be enviable.

Aromas of yellow flowers and apricots. On the palate, bright acidity, apple, peach, apricot and honey.

Price $22 (to purchase click here)

Food Pairing: Asian Dishes, Eggs benedict, Livarot, Munster, Paté de Canard d'Amiens,