"I love the spicy aromas of allspice and clove and the generous red fruit character, but what really sets this wine apart is the wonderfully creamy texture that the very fine tannins give it on the mid-palate, and then a terrific minerality appears, giving the finish a dynamism that you wouldn't expect on first impression." (James Suckling 2024)
Features
Estate
Albert Mann
Cuvée
Pinot Noir Clos de la Faille
Vintage
2022
Designation
Alsace
Region
Alsace
Grape varieties
100% Pinot Noir
Terroirs
Top: pink Vosges sandstone pebbles from the Buntsandstein and limestone sandstone, middle: fine-grained grey Muschelkalk and yellow Jurassic limestone pebbles, bottom: mixture of Vosges sandstone pebbles and white and pink quartz.
Viticulture
Certified organic and biodynamic
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
Natural fermentation with 15% whole grapes
Breeding
17 months in barrels (10% new), no fining
Alcohol content
13%
Organic
Yes
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Garnet red with cherry highlights
Nose
Charming, focused on fruit and fresh burlat cherries
Mouth
Smooth, polished tannins envelop slender, mature acidity, notes of ripe black cherries, pomegranate and a delicate hint of peony, dense length, delicately salty finish.
Serve
AT 15°C
Drink before
2032
Food and wine pairing
Goes well with fillet of beef with gratin dauphinois, veal chop, sweet potato gnocchi, etc.
Albert Mann
Alsace
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Domaine rated (guide 2024) 4*Stars (Top-quality producers, the glories of French winegrowing)
About the domain :
Jacky Barthelmé sums it up: "We're very happy with 2021, because it was a winemaker's vintage. Those who were in the vineyards had grapes. It didn't just happen. And the tasting of the range proves him right: Pinot Noirs as successful as ever, beautiful Rieslings, and even Pinot Gris with a drier balance than in the past, which can only delight us.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Domaine rated (guide 2024) 3*Stars (They represent the excellence of the French vineyard. The best terroirs cultivated by the greatest winemakers. Tasting their wines is always a magical experience)
About the domain :
The estate, born of the union of the Mann and Barthelmé families, two great winegrowing lines dating back to the 17th century, produces wines of the highest quality, emblematic of what Alsace can produce. Maurice, an inspired biodynamist and dowser in his spare time, has brought purity to his wines through meticulous work in the vineyard. Jacky and his son Antoine have a highly developed sense of winemaking for both whites and reds. The wines' balance, digestibility and depth make them models for all wine lovers. Their four reds are at the top of Alsace production and among the finest in France. This success has made them rare wines.
James Suckling
Wine rated (guide 2024) 96/100
Rated domain (guide 2023) Recommended
About the wine:
I love the spicy aromas of allspice and clove, and the generous red fruit character, but what really sets this wine apart is the wonderfully creamy texture that the very fine tannins give it on the mid-palate, then a terrific minerality appears, giving the finish a dynamism that you wouldn't expect on first impression.
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