2022 Alexander Laible Grauer Burgunder *** "SL"
Tasting note
The “SL” stands for “Selektion Laible”. Alexander Laible uses the three stars *** to denote his highest-quality wines, which benefit from reduced yields and a thorough selection of healthy grapes. (Alexander Laible is not to be confused with Andreas Laible, whose winery is also based in Durbach but is a member of the VDP.)
Clear appearance. Pale golden yellow to salmon pink in colour. The nose is clean and of medium intensity. It is easy to distinguish the primary fruit aromas: Cantaloupe melon, peach, apple, pear and grapefruit. On the palate, the pinot gris is dry. Typical of the varietal, acidity is on the lower side. I get apple and citrus fruit. It’s pretty primary. Alcohol is medium at 13%. The body and flavour intensity are both medium, as is the finish, which is carried by notes of grapefruit. The Grauer Burgunder *** SL is a good wine for lovers of pinot gris — not high in acidity but fresh and fruity. Cellaring potential is limited.
Drink through 2025.
Tasted by Dominik Müller on Saturday, 2 December 2023.
Ratings
| Flawed? | no | |
| DM: |
7Wines with a DM5 to DM8 rating are good wines. They are pure and balanced. They also tend to show some character in the form of the typicity of the grape variety or the region. / 20 ("good") |
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| Stars: |
3Wines with a rating of 3 stars are very well-made. They exceed expectations and are well above average within their peer group. / 5 |
Wine details
| Vintage: | 2022 |
| Colour: | white |
| Style: | still (dry) |
| Assemblage: | no |
| Grape variety: | Pinot Gris |
| For assemblages, the main grape variety is shown. | |
| Producer: | Alexander Laible |
| Country: | Germany |
| Region: | Baden |
| Subregion: | Ortenau |
| Appellation: | n/a |
| Vineyard: | n/a |
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