Gaz de Schistes - Domaine Durrman

Gaz de Schistes - Domaine Durrman

Domaine Durrman's Gaz de Schistes is a fascinating and unique expression of pet nat, enhancing the connection to terroir thanks to grapes grown on schist slopes. The aromas of citrus fruits, combined with a lively acidity, make this wine particularly fresh and inviting. The maceration of Pinot Blanc for three weeks contributes to giving complexity and structure, while the blending with Pinot Grigio and Riesling adds further aromatic nuances. The fermentation that continues in the bottle creates a pleasant effervescence, making every sip a joyful and bubbly experience. This type of wine not only entertains the palate, but also reflects the philosophy of natural wines, expressing the characteristics of the local soil and climate in every glass. Gaz de Schistes is therefore the ideal companion for a summer aperitif or to accompany light and fresh dishes.

Service

We taste it at a temperature around 8/10° C. Wine to be drunk immediately but if left a few years in the cellar it can give great satisfaction.

Pairings

An ideal wine with fish-based dishes, to try with crab and cuttlefish ravioli.

Winery: Domaine Durrman

The Domaine Durrmann is located in the municipality of Andlau, a beautiful village located on the first slopes of the Vosges mountains south-west of Strasbourg where vines have been cultivated for over a thousand years. The Domaine was created in 1979 with some vineyards owned by Yann's grandfather, who was a shoemaker and supplemented his income by selling grapes. Gradually it has grown to a total area of ​​seven hectares after André, the grandson and current owner, decided to return to farming and give new life to abandoned vineyards. This lack of a consolidated and family winemaking tradition initially presented a weakness because the whole company had to be built, but it is also a strength because the company has not limited itself to traditional customs, and therefore has always been oriented towards 'innovation. The Durrmans think that the quality of the wine depends on the work in the vineyard, which is why no chemicals are used. In the cellar the approach is the most natural one can imagine; there are no chemical interventions, no clarifications, no filtration and all the wines are without added sulfur. Annual production varies from 25,000 to 40,000 bottles according to the season