'Voyages' Pierre Frick

Pierre Frick is undoubtedly one of the most representative producers of Alsace, and his "Voyages" is a worthy testament to that. With a family tradition of 12 generations, currently, it is his wife Chantal and son Thomas who assist Pierre in the cultivation of about a dozen hectares, following the principles of biodynamic agriculture. Their philosophy is one of production, adhering to traditional methods, which is reflected in a wine capable of expressing Alsace and its most important grape varieties.

The "Voyages" of Frick is, as the name itself suggests, a journey. A path through three different grape varieties (Pinot Gris, Riesling, and Sylvaner) and three different vintages. Planted on predominantly limestone soils, the grapes, always following biodynamic principles, are hand-harvested and, once brought to the winery, fermentation is awaited. No type of yeast is added to the must, and everything happens spontaneously, precisely to enhance the characteristics of these 3 grape varieties and the peculiarities of this extraordinary territory. The maceration on the skins further enriches the aromatic bouquet, which is completed and defined with a few months of resting in wooden barrels.

With a seductive veil in the glass, Frick "Voyages" is a wine that opens up to the nose with intense notes of grapefruit and candied orange. The limestone of the territory is echoed by hints of gypsum and a pronounced minerality on the palate. Thanks to the long maceration on the skins, Frick manages to add to the aromatic spectrum spicy notes like clove; of ripe fruit like peach and apricot, and hints of honey. A wine that requires a pairing that can hold up to the extraordinary complexity and structure of Pinot Gris, Riesling, and Sylvaner. Divine with Munster, a typical Alsatian washed-rind cheese, with intense flavor and olfactory fragrance, "Voyages" can provide great satisfaction when tasted with dishes based on white meat.