Dopff Au Moulin Pinot Blanc 2020
Wine growers since 1574, today, 3 generations manage the Dopff's estate: Pierre Dopff, the Managing Director, his son Pierre-Etienne, General Manager, and Etienne-Arnaud, Logistic and Development Manager. With more than 70 hectares of productive vineyard, Dopff 'Au Moulin' has become the most important domain in the heart of the best wine region. It is mainly situated around the little town of Riquewihr, on the south-facing slopes of the Schoenenbourg ('Belle cote'), excellent Riesling country. It has also extended towards Hunawihr, Mittelwihr, the Hardt of Colmar and as far as the Brand of Turckheim.
Vinification
Low temperature controlled fermentation, followed by successive racking for clarification and storage on the lees during 5 months in steel tanks.
Viticulture
Tasting Note
Fresh and lively aromas of apple blossom with notes of ripe pears combined with spice and almonds. Smooth and easy to drink style.
Everyday Serving Suggestion
Dopff Au Moulin Pinot Blanc is best served slightly chilled (10C) with fresh white asparagus, river fish or white meat (especially poultry with white wine and cream sauce) and all traditional starters from Alsace (onion tart, tarte flambee, snails, frogs legs).
Country / Region / Appellation
FR / Alsace / Alsace AOC
Winemaker
Pascal Batot
Additional Resources:
http://www.dopff-au-moulin.fr