Stoeffler Pinot Noir, Lieu dit Rotenberg 2019

TERROIR :
South south-west orientation with an iron-rich sandstone and limestone (intensely red hue) soil. High rock density, perfectly drained.

VINES AND CULTIVATION :
35 year-old vines. Grassed and non-tilled every second row, mechanical tillage in the other rows. Cultivated according to the rules of Organic farming (Agriculture Biologique), certified by ECOCERT since 2002.

GRAPES AND WINEMAKING :
Small, very healthy grapes, yield of 40 hl/ha, full de-stemming. 10-day maceration, matured on fine lees (70% in very old oak casks, 30% in oak barrels up to 7 years old). Non-filtered (and without the use of finings) and no added sulphites.

TASTING NOTES :
Color: Ruby with shades of purple.
Nose: Unveils scents of very ripe black fruits: blueberry, blackberry and black cherry jam with liquorice fragrances, menthol and spices.
Mouth: Displays an astonishing density and a full-bodied structure. Flavours match the aromas on the nose and provide a fine length in the mouth. The finish continues with a distinctive mineral edge. The silky tannins, harvested at perfect maturity, gives a wide, well balanced texture.

PAIRING:
Game (pheasant, deer, boar) in rich gravy, red meats (beef, lamb), a wide variety of cheeses.