Cigogne

l'Octavin

Cigogne is a white produced by l'Octavin in Alsace, Alsace, France. Made from Gewürztraminer and Pinot Gris. Cellarion's sommeliers have reviewed the drink window of 1 vintage; members see when it is ready. Track this wine and manage your cellar with Cellarion — the free, open-source wine app at cellarion.app.

Type: White

Appellation: Alsace

Region: Alsace

Country: France

Grapes: Gewürztraminer, Pinot Gris

Tasting profile

Structure: full-bodied, low tannin, medium acidity, dry

A négoce blend of Gewürztraminer and Pinot Gris from the biodynamic Zind-Humbrecht family vines in Alsace, whole-bunch fermented for ten days — aromatic and textured, vinified by Alice Bouvot in the Jura.

Serving: Serve at 10–12 °C.

When to drink

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Where it comes from

Alsace, France

Alsace — a distinctive wine region in northeastern France, tucked between the Vosges mountains and the Rhine along the German border.

Gewürztraminer

Gewürztraminer is a pink-skinned white grape whose roots trace to the village of Tramin in Italy's Alto Adige, a mutation of the older Traminer family.

Pinot Gris

Pinot Gris is a white grape and a greyish-skinned mutation of Pinot Noir, historically at home in Alsace and known around the world as Pinot Grigio in Italy and Grauburgunder in German-speaking countries.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Cigogne from?

Cigogne is produced by l'Octavin in Alsace, Alsace, France.

What grapes are in Cigogne?

Cigogne is a blend of Gewürztraminer and Pinot Gris.