Country: France
Region: Haut-Rhin, Alsace
Appellation: Appellation Alsace Contrôlée
Grape variety: 100% Pinot Noir
Style: Red
ABV: 11.7% by vol.
Terroir: Blend from two different plots, both Eastern exposure (on the hill of Rot Murlé – Lerchenberg); clay-limestone with loess deposits
Farming: Dry-farmed. Certified biodynamic.
Harvest: By hand, September 16, 2024.
Vinification: 10-day, whole-bunch maceration. Spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts. Aging on fine lees. No fining or filtration.
Aging: 8 months in Alsatian foudre. Bottled June 3rd, 2025.
Sulfur added: None
Notes: A bright and vibrant Pinot Noir with bright current and elderberry on the nose, a ripe palate, and supple tannins. Elegant reduction upon opening. Easily drinkable alone or with food; excellent aging potential.