This wine is a “skin-contact” Pinot Gris
Because much of Alsace is north of Chablis (the part of Burgundy that produces only whites)
The grapes are 75% destemmed and 25% whole cluster pressed
Similar to another recent success story in Spain
The medium tannins and fresh acidity balance out Alentejo’s naturally high alcohol levels
Domaine de Couron -- 2017 Cotes du Rhône Villages Blanc -- Southern Rhône, France This wine is a “skin-contact”Ctes du Rhne Blancs and Ctes du Rhne Villages Blancs (they are separate appellations) are rare, comprising 15% and 7% of total production, respectively, and good ones tend to be expensive, so this reasonably priced, organically grown wine from a ninth generation winemaker is a remarkable find. (Shhh, dont blow it up, itll be our little secret.) The flavors involve candied citrus as well a fresh green melon and green plum, acacia and honeysuckle. This