Country: France
Region: Wolxheim, Alsace
Appellation: Appellation Alsace Protégée
Grape variety: 100% Pinot Noir
Style: Red
ABV: 13.5% by vol.
Yield: 25ha/hl
Terroir: Galets roulés, limestone and sandstone
Average age of vines: 35 years
Farming: Dry-farmed, Fukuoka approach. Complete non-working of soils. 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, with all elements further enhanced by the solar nature of the vintage. Black cherry, jam and prune on the nose. Powerful mouth, with tender tannins and acidity.