Alsace: Pinot Noir d'Alsace 2006
Description
A fine example of Pinot Noir from Charles Schléret, with ripe, juicy, red berry fruit flavours and hints of supple, smoky tannins preceding a soft, minerally finish.
- Style: Red Wine, Dry (Sec), Light-bodied
- Region: Alsace,
- Producer: Charles Schléret
- Vintage: 2006
- Grape variety (Cépage): Pinot Noir
- Cellarage: It will age happily for 3-5+ years.
- Vinification: Hand harvested Pinot Noir grapes, gathered at optimum ripeness, are de-stemmed and pressed and then vinified in enamel fermentation tanks prior to filtration and bottling the following spring.
- Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 12%
- Full Tasting Notes (PDF): Download
Alsace: Pinot Noir d'Alsace 2006
Charles Schléret’s (and indeed Alsace’s) only red wine is a pure Pinot Noir that is wonderful when lightly chilled to accentuate its delicate wood-smoke aromas and bright berry flavours.