A blend of two old vineyards for this Alsace Pinot Noir. Black fruits and a hint of vanilla envelop our nostrils before giving way to a full, supple and structured palate. According to Sophie Schaal, it's a "perfect antidote to the fatigue of a long day"!
Features
Estate
Julien et Sophie Schaal
Cuvée
Pinot Noir
Vintage
2023
Designation
Alsace
Region
Alsace
Grape varieties
100% Pinot Noir (vielles vignes)
Viticulture
Traditional and meticulous
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
Carefully selected grapes, natural fermentation, no fining
Breeding
6 months in Vosges oak barrels (228L) with 20% new barrels
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Deep, dark red with garnet highlights
Nose
Dark fruit aromas (cherry, blackcurrant, blackberry), vanilla notes
Mouth
Balanced and supple, wild berry fruit, silky tannins, harmony and length
Serve
Between 15 and 17°C
Drink before
2028
Food and wine pairing
Red meats, game, poultry, oriental dishes (lamb tajines, couscous, tabbouleh, houmus)...
Julien and Sophie Schaal
Alsace
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Domaine rated 2*Stars (A serious and recommendable production, but a little more regular and homogeneous than the previous one)
About the domain :
In 2011, Julien Schaal set up his own Alsatian structure in parallel with a trading venture in South Africa, a highly original venture since it is based exclusively on the purchase of Grand Cru grapes. There are currently nine grands crus on the menu, covering just about every soil type in the region, and only Riesling is offered, with the exception of a gewurzt from Osterberg and a blend from Altenberg de Bergheim. A blind tasting of his 2017s blew us away. Hats off to him!
Jancis Robinson
Rated domain (guide 2023) Recommended
James Suckling
Rated (guide 2024) 92/100 (Vintage 2022)
Rated domain (guide 2023) Recommended
Customer reviews
Customer rating
4.1/5
out of 9 reviews
Note and review by M. FRANCOIS I. Published on 21/10/2024
Smoky nose with a touch of vanilla, ripe red fruit with an earthy touch, and undergrowth. Supple and fresh on the palate, with good length. Good+, rating: 3.5
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Note and review by M. ROMAIN F. Published on 08/08/2024
5 for value for money. As described, it's supple and greedy, with fine notes and a certain amplitude that unfolds throughout the tasting. Served slightly chilled in summer, it's ideal.
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Note and review by M. GILLES D. Published on 01/08/2024
Fresh and airy, this cuvée is moderately perfumed with tangy berries, complemented by a few balsamic notes. Soft tannins support a smooth, silky texture, as well as medium length and overall balance. With a light titre of 12.5%, ideal for hot weather, this cheerful, convivial summer red will be well-suited after cooling, for a summer aperitif with friends over sunny tapas. Score = 3.4.
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Note and review by M. FRANCOIS S. Published on 08/11/2024
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Note and review by Mme MONIQUE C. Published on 22/07/2024
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Note and review by M. GUILLAUME T. Published on 18/06/2024
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Note and review by M. JEAN MICHEL B. Published on 10/06/2024
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Note and review by M. FRANCOIS L. Published on 27/05/2024
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Note and review by M. THOMAS B. Published on 11/05/2024
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