"Fragrant and floral, the Oligocene Pinot presents itself without pretense, juicy and delicately licorice-flavored: a wine with a fine, supple texture and magnificent freshness, without any hint of aging." (Le Guide RVF 2025)
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Eye
Pretty ruby red dress
Nose
Delicate notes of red fruit, roasted aromas, toast, and spices
Mouth
Smooth, slender, and well-built
Serve
Serve at 16-18°C
Drink before
2036
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy with duck breast, quail, roast pigeon, veal kidneys, beef tenderloin, devil's sauce...
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2025 guide) 94/100
Rated estate (2023 guide) 2 stars (These very large estates, often blessed with fabulous terroirs, are must-haves which, thanks to their consistency and the excellence of their production, deserve a place in the cellars of discerning wine lovers).
About wine:
Fragrant and floral, Pinot Oligocene is unadorned, juicy, and delicately licorice-flavored: a wine with a fine, supple texture and magnificent freshness, without any hint of aging.
About the estate:
Perfectionist Jean-Christophe Bott is one of Alsace's leading winemakers. He is committed to rigorous work in the cellar and in the vineyard, which is cultivated biodynamically. While it only covered 4 hectares when it was founded in 1953, the estate now has 15 hectares spread across seven communes. The wines here are full-bodied and smooth, with well-controlled richness and no heaviness whatsoever, particularly the Pinot Gris, which is definitely worth rediscovering. Each cuvée has both power and length on the palate, two qualities that lead to fullness. To top it all off, the estate offers slightly older vintages for sale and has recently started renting out cottages.
Wine Enthusiast
Rated estate (2020 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
Vinous
Wine rated (2025 guide) 92/100
About wine:
The Pinot Noir Galets Oligocène 2020 was harvested from a densely planted limestone plot dating back to 1991, in the upper part of the Sonnenglanz Grand Cru. Its fermentation contained 40% whole bunches. Its color is dark but translucent, giving off a subtle scent of black cherry with floral notes, accompanied by a touch of ash. The palate is exquisitely fresh and beautifully mature, but also juicy and serene, with fresh, taut fruit, a fine network of ripe tannins, and immense freshness. It will be five years old this year and shows no signs of aging.
James Suckling
Wine rated (2024 guide) 90/100
Rated estate (2022 guide) Recommended
About wine:
Wood berries, roasted citrus fruits, white pepper, and a hint of stone. Medium-bodied with fresh acidity. Slightly green on the palate with a straightforward character. A mineral touch on the finish. Made from biodynamically grown grapes. Ready to drink now.
Le Figaro vins
Wine rated (2024 guide) 93/100
About wine:
Very minty and strawberry nose, reminiscent of a fresh strawberry salad with mint leaves. Some notes of cinnamon. The palate is lively, juicy, and licorice-like. The finish leaves a feeling of great freshness.
Yves Beck
Wine rated (2024 guide) 90/100
About wine:
Subtle nuances of morello cherries and spices in the bouquet of this Pinot. Fresh and delicious, the wine is linear, precise, and supported by fine-grained tannins. These appear in the mid-palate and offer good structure and potential. Now – 2029
Customer rating
3/5
based on 1 review
Note and opinion by Mr. LUCIEN L. Published on 04/28/2025
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