The 2016 Albert Boxler Tokay Pinot Gris Réserve is a 【complex Pinot Gris Réserve from Grand Cru Brand and Heimbourg terroirs, known for its rich, off-dry profile and aging potential】. This wine is crafted from a clever blend of old vines from the granitic, stony Brand Grand Cru and the limestone-rich, clayey Heimbourg terroirs. The diverse exposures contribute to the wine's excellent balance, particularly in this sunny vintage. Organically farmed, it is aged for a year in old oak foudres. The wine offers a gloriously rich nose and a luscious, palate-coating flavour, drinking just short of dry. It presents a mid-gold colour and a slightly oily texture in the mouth. Expect ripe apricots and tropical fruit with a long finish. The seductive nose reveals lime zest, Anjou pears, crushed rocks, honeysuckle, and nutmeg. On the palate, it is full-bodied, intense, and off-dry, with pronounced acacia honey, ripe nectarine, apple jam, stony mineral notes, pear juice, and exotic spices. A very attractive mandarin nose with a hint of marzipan leads to a rich wine with serious mineral acidity and a long, challenging finish. Food pairings include smoked sausage and mustard, Alaskan halibut, pork, spicy food, mushrooms, cured meat, and meaty or oily fish such as salmon, mackerel, swordfish, monkfish, and tuna. It is a versatile, food-friendly white that stands up well to various dishes. This 2016 Pinot Gris Réserve is a food-friendly white that promises pleasure throughout the remainder of this decade. It's perfect for a rich meal or as a contemplative wine to savour on its own.