Cave de Turckheim Tradition Pinot Gris

Turckheim Tradition Pinot Gris

Turckheim’s Tradition range are benchmarks for the classic Alsace varieties. The Pinot Gris has lovely ripe pear and a touch of warm ginger spice on the nose and a deliciously light, just off-dry palate with a typically Turckheim finish – fresh and well-balanced. 

Lovely aromatic and flowery nose. Dry but tender and aromatic, well balanced. An lovely, light expression of a classic Alsatian varietal.

Produced traditionally by head winemaker Michel Lihrmann. Grapes are selected from vineyards with diverse soils – limestone, granite, gravel, marl and sandstone – which impart different characters and styles to the overall blend, and harvested by hand and machine, depending on site. Pneumatic pressing, temperature controlled fermentation, no fining and light filtration before bottling – all to preserve the fruit and aromatics.

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Widely regarded as one of the best co-operatives in the world, Cave de Turckheim lies at the mouth of the Munster Valley. Working closely with 180 partners, its vineyards span the full breadth of Alsatian terroir and grape varieties. Cave de Turckheim only produces wine from the grapes of its member growers, it is a récoltant not a négociant.

Substantial investment in the winery has enabled the team to vinify many parcels of grapes separately, offering Michel Lihrmann (senior winemaker for 25 years) the chance to highlight each wine’s nuances in his signature dry, yet fruit forward, style.

Committed to producing the highest quality wines, growers are encouraged to keep yields low – for example, Cave de Turckheim voluntarily caps yields for its Grands Crus vineyards at 45hl/ha rather than the permitted 55hl/ha – and to pick the grapes by hand. This is part of a long term and innovative strategy of sustainability that includes developing the largest holdings of organic vineyards in Alsace, using natural alternatives to chemical treatments, and a green overview of all vineyard practices. Alongside some great organic wines, the extensive range runs from the excellent value Tradition wines right through to individual Grand Cru bottlings, plus fantastic Crémants d’Alsace and Vendange Tardive dessert wines.

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As a responsible player in the local economy, we act on a daily basis.

The protection of the environment continues in our cellar with the desire to preserve natural resources. Also sorting waste, improving our carbon footprint, photovoltaic panels, pollution prevention are actions naturally implemented on a daily basis in each of our services. These commitments at the service of our customers make our winery an important player in the local economy.

Cave de Turckheim Tradition Pinot Gris