A shockingly rich Pinot Gris

I picked this up in late January from Costco for $16, the Domaines Schlumberger 2005 Pinot Gris Alsace Grand Cru Kitterle (WS 91, $40). I had no idea Pinot Gris could be like this.

The color was deep gold. The nose was reticent with aging flowers and their associated astringency. Off dry, but appears sweeter. The palate was surprisingly rich and thick with honey, and notes of dried apricot, and ripe tropical. Clean but ends very long, with an intriguing bittnerness (WS said bitter orange peel and I think the tasting notes are spot on) and mouthwatering acidity that kicks in and lingers until the next inevitable sip. It tastes older, like a 2003. My score 93.

Wow. I need to get more of this.

Domaines Schlumberger Pinot Gris Alsace Grand Cru Kitterlé