Pinot Noir Clos de la Faille AC 2023

Wine Description for Pinot Noir Clos de la Faille AC 2023 from Domaine Albert Mann

Character

Domaine Albert Mann ranks among the biodynamic pioneers of Alsace and interprets the Burgundian variety in an Alsatian manner with this Pinot Noir. The Clos de la Faille originates from a sheltered single vineyard and combines the fruit clarity typical of Alsace with a delicate structure. With moderate alcohol content and a dry orientation, this reveals a purist style that places origin at the forefront – precise, without over-extraction, with that silky texture that distinguishes fine Pinot Noir.

Terroir & Origin

Alsace, nestled between the Vosges and the Rhine, offers ideal conditions for Pinot Noir through its geological diversity and continental climate with low rainfall. Domaine Albert Mann cultivates its vineyards in Wettolsheim and Wintzenheim according to biodynamic principles, which manifests in the vitality and expressiveness of the wines. The soils – often calcareous with marl – lend the wines a mineral tension that distinguishes them from the more opulent Côte d’Or style.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Pinot Noir has found its home in Alsace for centuries, even though the region is primarily known for white wines. The Mann family employs late harvesting, gentle extraction and restrained use of oak to preserve the varietal finesse and transparency. The 2023 vintage benefited from a balanced growing season that brings freshness and ripeness into equilibrium. The biodynamic approach with natural yeast fermentation and minimal intervention in the cellar underscores the estate’s terroir-oriented philosophy.

Food Pairing Suggestions

This elegant Pinot Noir harmonises beautifully with Alsatian cuisine: Coq au Riesling, Baeckeoffe or Munster cheese are classic companions. Equally suitable are roast duck, wild fowl, mushroom dishes or an aged Comté. The moderate structure also makes it interesting with grilled salmon or tuna – a versatility that distinguishes lighter Pinot Noirs.