Structured, red fruits, elegant
Presentation
The vintage
After a dry winter and an early spring, May was unpredictable, extending the flowering period. In June, a violent storm was followed by over two months of intense drought, putting the vines under severe stress, before timely rains arrived just before the harvest. The harvest started on August 29th under scorching heat and concluded on September 23rd. Finally, on October 27th, we were fortunate to harvest superb Gewurztraminer and Pinot Gris for late harvests under the autumn sun.
Terroir
Clay-limestone soil, 300 m altitude. Selection of old vine plots over 40 years old from the terroirs of Hunawihr and Ribeauvillé. Organic farming.
Winemaking
Hand-harvested, 100% destemmed. Alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel tanks, followed by malolactic fermentation in Burgundian oak barrels. 10 months of aging in barrels for about 40% of the production. Winemaking adheres to organic standards.
Varietal
Pinot Noir : 100%
Specifications
Alcohol content : 13.5 % vol.
pH : 3.7
Tartaric acidity : 4.2 g/l
Contains sulphites.
Advice
Serving
Store horizontally, away from light, at a consistent temperature between 10°C and 15°C. Serve at room temperature, ideally between 15°C and 18°C.
Ageing potential
5 to 10 years
Tasting
Bright color, nose open to red fruits with a noticeable woody presence and spicy notes, ample and structured fruity mouth with a more integrated woodiness than on the nose, smooth and pleasant finish
Reviews
"Elegant with juicy raspberry, cherry and rose flavors that mingle with blood orange acidity, and hints of cardamom. The structure is firm, yet graceful, with a silky texture that adds to the overall pleasure. Lingers with elegance. "
"Alsace-huset Sipp Mack har et stort og spændende repertoire, som denne Pinot Noir Vieilles Vignes indgår i. Til min smag scorer de bedst på Riesling og Cremant, og denne Pinot Noir får mig ikke til at ændre på den opfattelse. Bevares, det er en helt fin vin, men den bliver lidt for bastant i sit udtryk, og derfor går nogle af de fine nuancer i den elegante Pinot Noir-frugt tabt undervejs."
