Vignoble des 2 Lunes Pinot Gris 'Selinite' 2018 Alsace

Product Description

Winery Information

Vignoble des 2 Lunes is a family-run, Demeter‑certified biodynamic estate in Alsace, now in its seventh generation under Amélie and Cécile Buecher. They cleared synthetic sprays in 1997 and earned biodynamic certification in 2007. Their work includes composting, horse-ploughing, and vinifying by lunar calendar—using native yeasts and minimal sulphur at bottling.

Vineyards & Vintage Conditions

The “Sélénite” Pinot Gris grapes come from family plots in Obermorschwihr and Voegtlinshoffen, lying on clay‑limestone soils under a semi‑continental climate. These sites offer crisp day‑night temperature shifts, ideal for maintaining natural acidity. The fruit is hand‑harvested and gently whole‑cluster pressed pneumatically 

Winemaking

Fermentation takes place in stainless steel under traditional methods, starting with whole clusters before pressing. The wine is aged for 12 months in oak, then bottled with minimal sulphur at bottling . It is fully biodynamic and certified Demeter, with no interventions apart from biodynamic protocols.

Tasting Notes

• Appearance: Pale yellow

• Nose: Toasted bread, light spice, delicate stone fruit

• Palate: Rounded, harmonious, and concentrated—balanced with a gentle sweetness, yet lively and fresh 

• Finish: Smooth, medium length, clean, with a fine mineral thread

Food Pairing

Pairs wonderfully with rich or spiced dishes thanks to its weight and zest. Great with:

• Pork and white meats

• Tajines or curry dishes (e.g. veal curry with coconut)

• Fatty or sauced fish

• Foie gras or sushi

• Recipes like potatoes soufflé with aged Comté or scampi simmered in saffron

• Desserts: walnut tart with salted caramel sauce 

Vintage Note