This Alsace Pinot Noir is a blend of two vineyards planted with old vines. Dark fruit and a hint of vanilla notes envelop the nose before giving way to a full-bodied, supple, and well-structured palate. According to Sophie Schaal, it’s the “perfect antidote to the fatigue of a long day”!
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Eye
A deep, dark red color with garnet highlights
Nose
Aromas of dark fruits (cherry, blackcurrant, blackberry), with hints of vanilla
Palate
Balanced and supple, with notes of wild berries, silky tannins, harmony, and a long finish
Serve
Between 15 et 17°C
Drink before
2029
Food and wine pairings
Red meat, game, poultry, Middle Eastern cuisine (lamb tagines, couscous, tabbouleh, hummus)...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated 2 stars (A solid, recommendable wine, though slightly more consistent and uniform than the previous one)
About the estate:
Alongside his wine-trading venture in South Africa, Julien Schaal founded his Alsatian business in 2011—a highly original endeavor, as it is exclusively a wine-trading operation based on the purchase of grapes from Grand Cru vineyards. Currently, nine grand cru wines are on the list, representing just about every type of soil in the region, and the selection consists solely of Riesling, with the exception of a Gewürztraminer from Osterberg and a blend from Altenberg de Bergheim. In a blind tasting, his 2017 vintages blew us away. Hats off!
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated wine (2025 guide) 93/100 (2023 vintage) (An outstanding wine)
Jancis Robinson
Wine rated (2024 guide) 16/20 (2023 vintage)
Rated estate (2023 guide) Recommended
James Suckling
Wine rated (2024 guide) 92/100 (2023 vintage)
Rated estate (2023 guide) Recommended
Customer rating
4/5
based on 4 reviews
Review by Mr. VINCENT G. Posted on April 18, 2026
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Review by Mr. MICHAEL L. Posted on April 15, 2026
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Review by Mr. HERNANI P. Published on 11/10/2025
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Review by Mr. FLORIAN C. Published on 10/30/2025
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