Apostelhoeve Pinot Gris 2023

After its great success in Alsace, Pinot Gris has also taken root deep just south of Maastricht. Winemaker Mathieu Hulst cultivates his vines in the Apostelhoeve vineyards on the Louwberg in Maastricht. He proudly cultivates his wines there; the ideal location for sunshine and the fresh mountain breezes makes for a unique climate. Pinot Gris thrives here, producing rich, full clusters. This is also partly due to the excellent soil structure. Plenty of chalk, marl, and loess provide the Pinot Gris vines with everything they need. We're also noticing that the vines are aging, adding depth to the wines. Apostelhoeve wines are full-bodied and unique.

Dutch Pinot Gris

Who would have ever imagined this? Classy wines from Dutch soil, and made with the full-bodied, ripe Pinot Gris grape. We're familiar with the grape in Alsace, of course, but it also thrives in Maastricht. After many intensive hours in the vineyard, the grapes are harvested by hand. Pinot Gris is harvested a little later, releasing more sugars. These sugars transform the wine into a full-bodied and powerful wine, especially in the aroma with ripe nuances of passion fruit, citrus, and tropical fruits. The taste of this Apostelhoeve Pinot Gris is truly refined—what a beautiful Dutch wine! The palate is full and rounded with thick, yellow fruit textures and a hint of mango and passion fruit. A true gem!

What do we eat at the Apostelhoeve Pinot Gris?

Its ripeness and slightly sweet notes make this wine a perfect match for Asian cuisine, reminiscent of Chinese rice table, various curry dishes, and, of course, sushi. The latter is a true discovery, and the wine takes you on an explosion of flavors.