“Fragrant and floral, the Oligocene Pinot is unpretentious, juicy, and with subtle notes of licorice: a wine with a refined, supple structure, endowed with magnificent freshness, and completely free of any harshness from aging.” (Le Guide RVF 2025)
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Eye
Pretty ruby-red dress
Nose
Subtle notes of red berries, roasted coffee, toasted flavors, and spices
Palate
Smooth, slender, and well-proportioned
Serve
Serve at 16–18°C
Drink before
2036
Food and Wine Pairings
Enjoy it with duck breast, quail, roast pigeon, veal kidneys, thin strips of meat, 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 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 wine:
Fragrant and floral, the Oligocene Pinot is unpretentious, juicy, and with subtle notes of licorice: a wine with a delicate, supple structure and magnificent freshness, completely free of any harshness from aging.
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 municipalities. The wines here are full-bodied and smooth, their richness well-balanced and without the slightest hint of heaviness—particularly in the Pinot Gris wines, which are definitely worth rediscovering. Each cuvée possesses both power and a long finish, two qualities that contribute to their fullness. To top it all off, the estate offers slightly aged vintages for sale and has recently begun renting out vacation cottages.
Wine Enthusiast
Rated estate (2020 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
Vinous
Wine rated (2025 guide) 92/100
About the wine:
The 2020 Pinot Noir Galets Oligocène was harvested from a densely planted limestone plot dating back to 1991, located in the upper section of the Sonnenglanz Grand Cru. The fermentation included 40% whole clusters. Its color is dark yet translucent, exuding a subtle aroma of black cherry with floral notes, accompanied by a hint of ash. On the palate, it is exquisitely fresh and beautifully ripe, yet also juicy and serene, with fresh, taut fruit, a delicate 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 winery (2022 guide) Recommended
About the wine:
Wild berries, toasted citrus, white pepper, and a hint of stone. Medium-bodied with fresh acidity. Slightly green on the palate with a straightforward character. A mineral note on the finish. Made from biodynamically grown grapes. Ready to drink now.
Le Figaro vins
Wine rated (2024 guide) 93/100
About the wine:
The nose is very minty and strawberry-like, reminiscent of a salad of fresh strawberries with mint leaves. There are hints of cinnamon. The palate is lively, juicy, and has notes of licorice. The finish leaves a sensation of great freshness.
Yves Beck
Wine rated (2024 guide) 90/100
About the wine:
Subtle hints of sour cherries and spices in this Pinot’s bouquet. Fresh and delicious, the wine is linear and precise, supported by fine-grained tannins. These tannins emerge midway through the palate, providing good structure and potential. Drink now through 2029
Customer Rating
(2019 Vintage)
4.5/5
based on 2 reviews
Review by Mr. MICHELE G. Posted on April 1, 2024
This wine has a nose that reveals notes of red fruit, roasted aromas, and sweet spices. On the palate, it is silky, supple, and voluptuous, revealing notes of stone fruit. One of Alsace’s finest wines.
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Review by Mr. SERGE D. Published on April 1, 2024
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