Matthias Gaul Gris de Gris Asselheim

Pinot Gris from Asselheim – that's pure Palatinate: powerful, spicy, with a depth often denied to this grape variety. Matthias Gaul demonstrates here what's possible when location and craftsmanship are perfectly aligned.

The Gaul winery operates in Asselheim , a wine village in the northern part of the Palatinate, where loamy soils give the wines structure and a smooth texture. The name Gris de Gris alludes to the characteristic color of the Pinot Gris grape – a reference to the varietal, typical character of this wine.

In the glass, this Pinot Gris reveals itself with a clear profile: citrus notes – zest, bright lemongrass – mingle with ripe pear and baked apple . These are complemented by subtle spicy accents and a hint of nut, which lends the wine complexity. The body is full-bodied without being heavy, the acidity remains fresh and carries the wine through to its long finish.

• Dishes: Veal schnitzel, salmon with caper butter, goat cheese or creamy pasta
• Temperature: 10–12 °C
• Occasion: Weeknight dinner or as an accompaniment to summer barbecues