French Pinot Gris Flavors

Lemon Candy, Yellow Apple, Melon, Apricot, and Plum are typical French Pinot Gris flavors, followed by Honey, White Flowers, Perfume, and Spices.

French Pinot Gris Profile

French Pinot Gris is known to be off-dry, fruity, with a balanced acidity:

French Pinot Gris Food Pairing

French Pinot Gris has a balanced intensity that pairs well with many types of food.

The perfume matches Pâté and Creamy Sauces, and the sweetness makes it well suited for both Spicy and Sweet & Sour Dishes.

Excellent Pairings

Aperitif.
Spicy Food. Indian. Thai. Mexican.
Chinese. Vietnameese.
Asian Sweat and Sour.

Full-bodied Pinot Gris
Creamy Pasta and Risotto.
Smoked Salmon.
Pâté. Foie Gras. Poultry. Pork.
Rich Veal. Lamb.

Cheeses

Hard Cheese.
Comté. Beaufort. Cantal. Gruyère.
Manchego. Pecorino. Dry Jack.

Spesialities:
In Alsace, Pinot Gris it is the preferred match to the regional pork and potato specialty Baeckeoffe.

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The Ideal Glass for French Pinot Gris

A Tulip Shaped Glass with a slightly smaller bowl can be suitable for various dry white wine styles. It guides the wine to the center of your mouth, avoiding the sides where acidity is less pleasant. A smaller bowl also helps to serve smaller quantities, and keep the wine cold. It also helps if you hold the glass by the stem!