Country: France
Region: Wolxheim, Alsace
Appellation: Appellation Alsace Protégée
Grape variety: 100% Pinot Noir
Style: Red
ABV: 14% by vol.
Yield: 25ha/hl
Terroir: Galets roulés, limestone and sandstone
Average age of vines: 35 years
Farming: Dry-farmed, Fukuoka approach. Certified organic.
Harvest: By hand
Vinification: Spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts. No fining. No filtration.
Aging: Aged oak barrels, 18+ months on lees
Sulfur added: None
Notes: Long maceration and aging periods for this cuvée are used to elevate aromatics and fullness on the palate. Black cherry, jam and prune on the nose. Powerful mouth, with tender tannins and acidity.