Pinot Gris Brulant 2024

What kind of wine it is

Les Cretes Pinot Gris Brulant is a still white wine with a bright straw yellow colour, an authentic expression of Alpine Pinot Grigio grown in the Aosta Valley. It stands out for its refined aromatic profile, where notes of linden, hawthorn and mountain herbs blend with fragrant hints of apple and pear. On the palate, it is savoury and smooth, supported by a pronounced freshness that culminates in a long, mineral finish. This well-balanced white pairs excellently with gratinated scallops, fish dishes, white meats and cheeses.

Where it comes from

The grapes are grown in a context of heroic viticulture on the steep slopes of Aymavilles and Saint-Nicolas, cultivated by Les Cretes. The vineyards stretch at an altitude between 650 and 800 metres, enjoying excellent western exposure that favours perfect ripening of the bunches. The nature of the moraine-origin soils, loose and sandy, imparts the wine with its characteristic savouriness. In this extreme environment, the Guyot-trained vines benefit from strong temperature variations, defining the distinctive flavour profile typical of the Alpine terroir.

How it is produced

The grapes are hand-harvested at full ripeness, followed by overnight refrigeration to preserve the delicate aromatic precursors of Pinot Grigio. The whole bunches are gently pressed, with fermentation taking place in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature for fifteen days. The wine then matures on the lees for nine months through daily bâtonnage, a technique that gives structure and roundness to the palate while maintaining lively freshness. The entire production process follows strict organic and sustainable farming practices.