Kuentz-Bas - 2015 Pinot Noir - Alsace, France Côtes de Gascogne whites are

Côtes de Gascogne whites are usually a blend of high yielding grapes that are also used in the production of Armagnac such as Columbard

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Kuentz-Bas - 2015 Pinot Noir - Alsace, France Côtes de Gascogne whites areThe only red produced in Alsace is Pinot Noir. Because much of Alsace is north of Chablis (the part of Burgundy that produces only whites), producing quality Pinot Noir has been historically difficult. Alsace enjoys a warmer and drier microclimate, however, and warming temperatures along with improved winemaking have brought a dramatic refinement. Earthy and complex, similar to a Burgundy, this is one of the best value categories in wine. Burgundy