Domaines Schlumberger Pinot Gris Grand Cru Kitterlé 2011 barmes-buecher Aged in seasoned oak

Aged in seasoned oak

This comes from Saint Michel de Fronsac and is made from predominantly Merlot

and an oceanic note shading the background

That wine should be paired with a steak” said Anthony Lynch when tasting this tête du cuvée from Paul Bara

savoury fruit with silky tannins promising to meld beautifully with any moist beef or lamb dish--steak frites

Domaines Schlumberger Pinot Gris Grand Cru Kitterlé 2011 barmes-buecher Aged in seasoned oakAROMA The nose is frank, pleasant, intense, elegant. Open, one perceives a dominant of candied, overripe scents of yellow fruits, quince, mirabelle plum, apricot jelly, and a slight complex smoky hint. Airing enhances the previous aromas and reveals honey and an underlying floral character. The nose shows a beautiful complexity, proof of the superb quality of the raw material. The rendering is splendid.