Emile Beyer Pinot Gris Lieu Dit Hohrain, Alsace, France

On the sunlit slopes above Eguisheim, where vines root deeply into limestone and marl and morning light warms the Vosges foothills, the Lieu-Dit Hohrain quietly asserts its identity. Here, Maison Emile Beyer shapes a Pinot Gris of poise and precision a wine born from a single, storied parcel, expressive of place and guided by generations of patient craftsmanship.

Product Details:

• Grape Variety: 100% Pinot Gris
• ABV: 13.5–14%
• Farming Practices: Sustainable viticulture with meticulous parcel selection
• Soil Type: Limestone and marl
• Fermentation: Temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel
• Aging: Matured on fine lees to enhance texture and depth
• Residual Sugar: Dry to off-dry (Alsace style, vintage dependent)
• Production Quantity: Limited, single-site bottling

Sensory Description:

The wine opens with refined aromas of ripe pear, yellow apple, and quince, layered with hints of wet stone, smoke, and subtle spice. On the palate, it is structured and composed, with flavors of orchard fruit and citrus peel that glide across a firm mineral backbone. The texture is broad yet taut, balancing gentle richness with freshness, while a flinty, saline edge carries through a long, focused finish. This is Pinot Gris with clarity and restraint, driven more by soil than sweetness.

Awards & Accolades:

• 2 Stars – 2010 Vintage – Awarded: 2014 – Le Guide Hachette des Vins

Winemaker’s Background:

Maison Emile Beyer, based in Eguisheim, has been family-run since 1580, making it one of Alsace’s most historic estates. Today, the Beyer family continues to champion terroir-driven wines through careful vineyard stewardship and precise, low-intervention winemaking. Their single-vineyard (lieu-dit) bottlings, such as Hohrain, highlight Alsace’s nuanced soils and microclimates, offering wines of longevity, balance, and quiet authority.

Serving Suggestions:

Serve lightly chilled at 10–12°C (50–54°F). This wine pairs beautifully with pan-fried mackerel, salmon, or tuna, as well as richly spiced dishes like pork curry. It also complements sheep’s milk cheeses and shellfish preparations with tomato or chili.

Mineral-driven, composed, and deeply rooted in place, Emile Beyer Pinot Gris Lieu-Dit Hohrain is a thoughtful expression of Alsace terroir, a wine that rewards attention with nuance, structure, and enduring elegance.