Pinot Gris – M, Domaine Lissner

Complex orange from Alsace, with five weeks of skin contact

Domaine Lissner dates back to 1848 and is located in the historical village of Wolxheim, 20km west of Strasbourg. The vineyards are situated on a fault zone where cropping out sandstone and limestone were once extracted from the royal quarries to construct Strasbourg’s fortification. Bruno Schloegel took over his uncle Clément Lissner in 2001 and was joined by his son Théo early on. The pair have carefully established an amazingly diverse fauna and flora in their vineyards, they do not plough, mow or trim the vines but just arrange and weave the shoots during summer to let mother nature express itself.

M is a terroir-driven orange wine with five weeks on the skins. The nose is full with subtle smoke and cooked red fruit. Pleasant tannins and a very fresh character with hints of pepper and toast on the palate. Dangerously drinkable.

Colour – Skin contact
Producer – Domaine Lissner
Country – France
Region – Alsace
Vegan – Yes
ABV – 13.5%
Grapes – Pinot Gris
Vintage – 2022
Sustainability – Organic
Female Winemaker – No
Food Pairings – Thai curries, Cheeses