ALSACE PINOT NOIR QUINTESSENCE
The winegrower: Dominique et Julien Frey
Annual production: 3 000 bottles
Alc.: 12.5% vol
Available in: 75cl
Grape Variety(ies): Pinot Noir
Yield: 50 hl/ha
Age of the vine: 20 years
Harvest: Manual grape harvest
VINIFICATION
Grapes are de-stalked, maceration during 10 days before pressing, fermentation 3 weeks.
Maturing: 24 months on fine dregs in barrel.
Aging potential: Can be kept 8 years
CHARACTERISTICS
Nose wooded with hints of red fruits, expressed in the mouth a lot of substance and power.
FOOD PAIRINGS
Good match with red meats, cheese. To serve at 16‐18° C.
AWARDS
• Guide Hachette des vins 2013 (2*)
• Gerber Dussert 2014 ‐ 1ers grands vins classés
• 85/100 Gilbert & Gaillard 2015
Winemaker Comments:
“It is the wine of our estate which has the greatest fame, atypical for pinot-noir in Alsace by its concentration and elegance. Wine which accompany the best dishes.”