The 2024 Kientzler Pinot Gris is a beautifully refined dry Alsace Pinot Gris from the historic Kientzler family estate in Ribeauvillé. Produced from mature vines averaging around 35 years of age, the wine reflects the domaine’s signature style — precise, mineral and tension-driven rather than overly rich or sweet. The 2024 vintage is already being described as one of the driest and most finely balanced releases of this cuvée to date.
The nose is crystalline and elegant, showing pear, melon and white orchard fruit layered with subtle floral notes, smoky minerality and delicate citrus lift. Compared to broader Pinot Gris styles, the aromatic profile is notably restrained and precise, with freshness and finesse taking priority over opulence.
On the palate, it is medium-bodied with a dry, tense structure balanced by fine texture and vibrant acidity. Citrus, stone fruit and mineral notes flow through a fresh, harmonious finish with subtle smoky complexity and impressive energy. Residual sugar sits at only around 2g/L, giving the wine a particularly clean and gastronomic style.
Ben’s Recommendation:
At Wine More Cellars, this is one of the best “classic dry Alsace Pinot Gris” wines for customers who want texture and complexity without heaviness or sweetness. Compared to Italian Pinot Grigio, it’s richer and more layered; compared to many richer Alsace Pinot Gris wines, it’s fresher, drier and more mineral-driven. Kientzler’s wines are all about purity and precision, and the 2024 vintage especially highlights that restrained, elegant house style. A fantastic food wine that already drinks beautifully young. Drink now or cellar comfortably for 5–8+ years. Perfect with seafood, pork, roast chicken, mushroom dishes or refined Asian cuisine.
