Catherine Riss 'T'as pas du Schiste?' Pinot Noir 2019 | Alsace, France

And elegant and ethereal Pinot Noir from Alsace.

Producer: Catherine Riss

Region: Alsace

Grapes: Pinot Noir

Elegance, A prettiness on the nose which belies the power on the palate. Red apples, blackberries, flinty and wisps of tobacco.

The mineral core wraps itself around the fruit and fine tannins, lingering and ethereal. As it opens it becomes fresher, the acidity perfectly harmonious.

A wine of purity and clarity. A wine to decant if drinking now.

Nerd Notes:

Pinot Noir planted on blue schist soils, 15 days whole bunch maceration, 12 months elevage in old barrels.

Estate grown with organic viticulture. No additions.