Pinot Noir AC 2023

Tasting Notes for Pinot Noir AC 2023 by Domaine Albert Mann

Colour & Appearance

Muted ruby red with charming cherry-red highlights.

Nose

Extremely fragrant and beguiling in the glass. A vibrant interplay of fresh red fruits such as raspberries, sour cherries and redcurrants, underpinned by floral accents of violets, elderflower and roses. With a little aeration, deeper layers of undergrowth, fine vanilla, leather and soft cinnamon reveal themselves.

Palate

On the palate, this Pinot Noir presents itself as juicy, fresh and immensely drinkable. An invigorating acidic structure meets fine, polished tannins. Served slightly chilled, it shows remarkable finesse and depth of fruit without any heaviness.

Terroir & Origin

The grapes hail from various parcels in the Alsatian villages of Gueberschwihr and Eguisheim. Soils composed of marly limestone and marly sandstone impart a solid foundation to the wine.

Grape Variety & Vinification

100% Pinot Noir from vines aged over 20 years. Hand-harvesting is meticulously carried out. Following a gentle infusion, the must undergoes spontaneous fermentation in open-top tanks using gravity flow (incorporating 5% whole bunches). Maturation takes place over 17 months in barriques (one-third new, one-third one-year-old, and one-third two-year-old oak) without fining.

Food Pairings

Ideal with seared pink duck breast, delicate veal cutlet, mild braised dishes or a classic mushroom risotto.

Key Features

A biodynamically produced rival to Burgundy from Alsace. The estate has adhered strictly to Demeter criteria since 1997 and impressively demonstrates with this wine the potential for finesse that lies within the region’s cooler Pinot Noir vineyard sites.