Domaine Weinbach Tokay Pinot Gris Altenbourg Cuvee Laurence, Alsace, France

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The 2004 Pinot Gris Cuvee Laurence introduces aromas and flavors of caramel and white raisin is oilier, fatter, and slightly sweeter, finishing with a hint of heat. The elegance and energy of 2005 are missing, but this is still imposingly rich wine that would have its place where overt botrytis character but not the overt sweetness of a typical Vendange Tardive (to say nothing of a Coteaux du Layon or Sauternes) are wanted. One could safely follow this for at least 3-5 years. .The dynamic trio of Fallers continues to bottle some of France’s (hardly just Alsace’s) richest and most flamboyant wines. Beginning with 2005, all of their vineyards are being biodynamically farmed. Laurence Faller finds their 2005s in general “more focused and clear” (this was especially true of Riesling) despite their often prominent botrytis component, and the 2004s richer. I suppose it goes without saying, but one has to carefully scrutinize each Weinbach label, so numerous are the cuvees. And as wonderful as is the distinctiveness exhibited by the vast majority of wines here, even a geek like yours truly could be forgiven for asking whether somewhat fewer different ottling might benefit consumers as well as journalists!Importer: Vineyard Brands, Birmingham, AL; tel. (205) 980-8802