Julien Meyer Pinot Gris Maceration 2018

Natural wine from one of the pioneers in this field - Patrick Meyer. The son of Julien Meyer. The wines from here are difficult to find in Denmark but are considered to be some of the best natural wine you can get. This bottle scores 4.3 on Vivino.

Producer: Domaine Julien Meyer
Grape: Pinot Gris
Color: Orange
Vintage: 2018
Country: France
Region: Alsace
Subregion: Bas-Rhin
Alcohol: 13%

Aging in wood: Yes
Soil: Gneiss, Granite, Sandstone
Added S02: No

Funkyness: Mild

Tasting Notes: This skin-fermented Pinot Gris is pretty darn brilliant stuff. Juicy, fresh, spicy, with a bit of bite and drinkability beyond compare. It's reminiscent of currants, rose hips, juniper and blood oranges.