Gentil de Pfaff, Cave Pfaffenheim

'The Cave Vinicole de Pfaffenheim and Guberschwihr'. Not the most marketable name, but wines from this ultra-reliable co-op (often 'Best in France') are sought-after worldwide. The place is supplied by contented, well-paid vignerons, many of whom own Grand Cru vineyards. The Gentil is a new innovation of theirs and the title 'Gentil' refers to the old Alsace name for various noble grape varieties (Gentil Aromatique = Riesling, Gentil Duret = Gewürztraminer) but this particular version refers to a blend of five grape varieties that comes together in one synchronous glass, eminently satisfying.

£9.99