2023 Domaine Bechtold 'Nef des Folles' Alsace Pinot Gris

Copper-gold in the glass, “Nef des Folles” 2023 invites you to Alsace’s sun-flecked orchards in a single swirl.
Whole Pinot Gris clusters macerate twelve days on their skins, then rest in a century-old foudre, gaining texture without losing crisp vitality.
Certified organic and biodynamic, the wine sings of apricot, chamomile, and honeycomb layered over cool, crushed-slate minerality.
Each sip glides—silky at first, then brisk—leaving the palate awash in stone-fruit succulence and alpine freshness.
Pour it slightly chilled and watch conversation slow as flavors unfurl with graceful persistence.

Nose: Rose petal, dried orange peel, and ripe apricot rise over a subtle whiff of wet limestone.

Palate: Lush peach and honeyed pear meet chamomile tea and ginger, carried by vibrant acidity and a gentle tannic grip.

Finish: Long, mineral, and mouth-watering, echoing nectarine skin, almond, and a final flicker of saline spice.

Excellent with richly flavored poultry, umami-driven seafood, and nutty semi-hard cheeses—think seared duck breast with plum glaze, miso-marinated black cod, or aged Comté alongside dried figs and Marcona almonds.