Bott-Geyl Pinot Gris Furstentum Grand Cru 2018

Saturated with ripe pear from the first sniff — baked, almost honeyed, with that russet skin quality that lingers through the finish. At 35 g/L residual sugar the palate is genuinely sweet, but it's phenolic grip rather than acidity doing the balancing work, giving it a slightly chewy, textural quality. Cinnamon and gingerbread emerge on the close, hinting at what careful cellaring will unlock. Patience and the right dish will reward generously.