A dry, fresh, and lightly mineral Alsace Pinot Blanc made specifically with seafood in mind.
The 2024 L’Ami des Crustacés combines pear, green apple and citrus with white flowers and a subtle saline character. Light-bodied and clean, with well-integrated acidity, it is an uncomplicated but precise expression of Pinot Blanc.
Its name translates as “The Friend of Crustaceans”, reflecting the wine’s natural affinity with oysters, shellfish and fresh seafood.
Region: Alsace, France
Appellation: Alsace AOC
Vintage: 2024
Producer: Gustave Lorentz
Grape: 100% Pinot Blanc
Alcohol: 12.35% ABV
Residual Sugar: 3.71 g/L
Total Acidity: 5.4 g/L
Soils: Predominantly Clay-Limestone
Harvest: Hand-Harvested
Vinification: Whole-Cluster Pressing & Stainless-Steel Fermentation
Aging: Approximately 5 Months in Stainless Steel
Style: Dry White Wine
The fruit comes from several hillside vineyards surrounding Bergheim, where heavier clay-limestone soils contribute both fruit weight and mineral definition.
The wine is made without oak, maintaining the freshness and straightforward character of Pinot Blanc.
Nose:
Pear, green apple and fresh citrus, with subtle white flowers and a light mineral character.
Palate:
Dry and clean, with pear and citrus fruit supported by fresh, well-integrated acidity. The palate is light and direct, with a subtle saline quality particularly evident toward the finish.
Structure:
Light-bodied and fresh, with moderate alcohol and enough acidity to stay defined without becoming austere.
Finish:
Clean and refreshing, with citrus, green apple, and a lightly saline mineral note.
L’Ami des Crustacés is one of Gustave Lorentz’s most approachable Alsace wines, created with a clear purpose: to accompany seafood.
Produced entirely from Pinot Blanc grown on the hillsides surrounding Bergheim, the wine is fermented and matured in stainless steel to preserve freshness and fruit purity.
The 2024 shows the grape in a straightforward style, with pear, green apple, and citrus complemented by white flowers and a subtle mineral-saline character.
It is particularly well suited to warm climates and seafood-focused dining, where freshness and moderate alcohol are more important than weight or complexity.
The 2024 is fresh and fruit-driven, with pear, green apple, and citrus at the center of the wine.
Its relatively low residual sugar keeps the palate dry, while moderate acidity gives sufficient freshness without making the wine overly sharp.
This wine is intended primarily for early drinking rather than extended bottle aging.
Drink: Now–2029
Preferred Window: 2026–2028
The 2024 is ready to drink and does not require additional bottle age.
Its appeal lies in the freshness of the fruit and clean saline character, both of which are best appreciated while the wine is young.
Serving Temperature: 8–10°C
Serve well chilled with shellfish, allowing the wine to warm slightly in the glass.
The name provides the clearest indication of where this wine belongs.
Recommended Pairings:
Oysters · Shrimp · Crab · Lobster · Langoustines · Mussels · Clams · Scallops · Ceviche · Sushi · Grilled White Fish · Seafood Risotto
Pair with fresh oysters, chilled shrimp, or mussels.
The wine’s citrus character and acidity provide freshness, while its subtle saline quality complements the natural salinity of shellfish.
It also works particularly well with conch ceviche or local snapper ceviche, where its light body and citrus profile complement the dish without competing with it.
A straightforward, dry Alsace white with a clearly defined purpose: seafood, shellfish, and uncomplicated drinking.
