Not the most complex but lots of fragrance and flavor. Nose sprints out of the gate with sappy cherry, moist humus earthiness, baking spice, and a whiff of vanillin oak. Palate is higher-toned than I expected, with stone-dust-infused bright cherry fruit. Finish is quite clingy. A bit of ultra-soft tannin is detectable. Good acids.
Not the most complex but lots of fragrance and flavor. Nose sprints out of the gate with sappy cherry, moist humus earthiness, baking spice, and a whiff of vanillin oak. Palate is higher-toned than I expected, with stone-dust-infused bright cherry fruit. Finish is quite clingy. A bit of ultra-soft tannin is detectable. Good acids.
Jan 5th, 2024I love trying Pinot Noirs from Alsace. Talk about a quest for the Holy Grail. Nose is a bit muted, but shows tangy red berry fruit, mulled spices, vanilla, and warm, moist gravelly scents. In the mouth it’s concentrated but not heavy, with very clingy flavors ranging from dark cherry to savory and pleasantly-roasted root vegetable notes. Tangy acids. Very subtle and unique, and it goes well with the artichoke/bacon quiche tonight.
I love trying Pinot Noirs from Alsace. Talk about a quest for the Holy Grail. Nose is a bit muted, but shows tangy red berry fruit, mulled spices, vanilla, and warm, moist gravelly scents. In the mouth it’s concentrated but not heavy, with very clingy flavors ranging from dark cherry to savory and pleasantly-roasted root vegetable notes. Tangy acids. Very subtle and unique, and it goes well with the artichoke/bacon quiche tonight.
Sep 9th, 2022
Alsace, France
