Kuentz-Bas Pinot Blanc
A delicious wine with ripe green apple, pear, white peach, and lemon, accompanied by orange blossom, almond, and subtle stony minerality. On the palate, it is crisp with flavors of pear, yellow apple, citrus peel, and florality. Kuentz-Bas is a historic Alsatian domaine located in Husseren-les-Châteaux, just south of Colmar. The estate traces its history to 1795 and works vineyards around some of the higher-elevation slopes of southern Alsace. Today, it is part of the Jean-Baptiste Adam family of estates and maintains a strong focus on traditional Alsatian varieties and terroir-driven wines.
Classification: AOC (Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée)
Grape Varietal: Pinot Blanc, Auxerrois
Feature: Sustainable, Organic, Biodynamic
Country: France
Region: Alsace
Appellation: Alsace
Grape Profile: Pinot Blanc is a white mutation of Pinot Noir and typically produces elegant wines characterized by apple, pear, lemon, white peach, flowers, and almond, with moderate acidity and a smooth texture. Auxerrois is naturally lower in acidity and contributing pear, apple, stone fruit, subtle spice, and additional texture.
Region Profile: The Alsace wine region, nestled in the northeastern corner of France, along the Rhine River, with the Vosges Mountains to the west & the border with Germany to the east, is renowned for its picturesque landscapes, unique cultural heritage, and, most importantly, its exceptional wines.
Pair with: Seafood. Poultry and Pork. Egg dishes like quiche and frittata. Vegetarian dishes using green herbs and citrus. Mild and creamy cheeses like Brie and Munster.
