Pinot Gris Grand Cru Bernard Massard

Pinot Gris from Luxembourg is overshadowed by its Alsatian neighbors — unjustly so. Bernard Massard's Grand Cru interpretation shows what slate soils and a cool climate can bring out in this grape variety.

The Bernard Massard winery is one of Luxembourg's most renowned estates, with roots in the Moselle Valley. The Grand Cru vineyard yields riper fruit combined with a firm minerality – a combination that gains further depth through months of aging on the lees.

In the glass, the Pinot Gris displays aromas of yellow apple, quince, and a hint of candied citrus peel. Leche aging imparts a slightly creamy texture without diminishing its freshness. The finish is long, with a pronounced minerality reminiscent of the slate soils of the Luxembourg Moselle vineyards—salty, crisp, and lingering.

• Serving temperature: 10–12 °C
• Food: Flammkuchen with crème fraîche, grilled salmon, goat cheese or white asparagus with hollandaise sauce
• Occasion: Summer aperitif or light dinner