Ratings: Robert Parker 87–88/100, Gault Millau 15.5/20, RVF 14/20
With only 2,400 bottles produced, this Pinot Noir Cuvée Apolline is a must-try from the estate, developing lovely roasted notes thanks to 14 to 15 months of barrel aging. The nose opens with notes of red fruit and roasted aromas. The palate is silky and refined with lovely acidity... A must-try!
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Nose
features notes of red berries and roasted flavors
Palate
silky and delicate with a lovely acidity
Serve
decant at 13-14°C
Open
2 to 3 hours before
Drink from
2010
Drink before
2017
Production
2,400 bottles – 200 cases
Food and wine pairings
Serve with poultry terrines, offal (liver and kidneys), roasted and grilled white meats, veal, and game...
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated estate (2023 guide) 2*Stars (These exceptional estates, often blessed with fabulous terroirs, are must-haves that, thanks to the consistency and excellence of their wines, deserve a place in the cellars of discerning wine lovers)
About the estate:
The perfectionist Jean-Christophe Bott is one of Alsace’s leading winemakers. He is dedicated to meticulous work both in the cellar and in the vineyard, which is cultivated using biodynamic methods. While it consisted of just 4 hectares when it was founded in 1953, the estate now owns 15 hectares spread across seven communes. The wines here are full-bodied and smooth, their richness well-balanced without the slightest heaviness, particularly in the Pinot Gris, which is definitely worth rediscovering. Each cuvée possesses both power and a long finish, two qualities that lead to a sense of fullness. To top it all off, the estate offers older vintages for sale and has recently begun renting out vacation homes.
Wine Enthusiast
Rated estate (2020 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
James Suckling
Rated estate (2022 guide) Recommended
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