Pinot Noir 2018 - Meyerhof

• Grape variety :

Pinot Noir.

Parcels situation :

Since 2008, our winery is in charge of Meyerhof Castel vineyard. Those vines are well-known since the 12th century. A whole succession of popes (Clement III, Callixtus II, Innocent II, Lucius III) and key figures in French history (Pepin the Short, Louis the Pious,...) allowed themselves the privilege of tasting these renowned wines.
Marly-chalky soil a few loess sheets. East exposition and gentle slope (3%). Deep soil which has an average water retention and optimal mineral nutrition. Plantation in 2008 with high density (7500 vine stocks/ha). 

Vineyard work :

The exploitation is led according to the mode of organic farming - controlled by ECOCERT - FR-BIO-01.
Organic wine. 

Tasting :

- Colour : Intense purple color which is unusual on Alsace Pinot Noir. Ruby reflection.
- Aromas : Open nose on warm smells. Rich intensive stone fruits aromas, like cherry and morello cherry. Notes of red fruits jam and cooked fruits (prune). animal nuances (leather). 
- Mouth taste : supple and velvet first sensation. Refined and discreet tannins which bring finesse and elegance and augur a beautiful evolution and great complexity. Nice bouquet of cherry jam. High sapidity leval. Long after taste on red fruits and jam notes. 

Advices :

- Wine and food harmony : Suitable with grilled or cooked red meat, noble meat (filled of beef, leg of lamb,...), white meat cooked with sauce (rabbit sauce chasseur, quail with bacon, veal,...). Accompany superbly cheeses with character (raw milk cheese, Roquefort, munster,...). 
- Service temperature : 14°
- Ageing : 15 years