Burlenberg

2006 Alsace Pinot Noir

The 2006 Marcel Deiss Burlenberg is a stunning expression of Pinot Noir hailing from the picturesque Alsace region. This red wine showcases a medium-bodied structure, offering an elegant balance that invites exploration. Its acidity is pleasantly bright, enhancing the wine's liveliness while making it incredibly food-friendly. With fruit intensity that is prominent, the wine delivers delicious notes of ripe red berries layered with subtle earthy undertones. Tannins are notable yet refined, providing a structured mouthfeel that complements its overall character. The wine is dry, allowing the complexity of flavors to shine through, making it a delightful choice for any occasion.

Tasting notes:

Black Cherry

Spices

Earth

Flavor profile:

Acidity Medium

Low Pronounced

Body Light

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Mild

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Region:

Alsace

Lying on the border of France and Germany between the Vosges Mountains and the Rhine River, Alsace is unique among French wine regions. Ninety percent of all its wines are white, and they are labeled by variety rather than appellation. The region's production is evenly split between aromatic dry Riesling full of citrus and peach notes, spicy Gewürztraminer with characteristic rose and lychee flavors, full-bodied Pinot Gris with a hint of honey and intense Muscat that tastes of orange blossom. Most of these are labeled AOC Alsace, but there is also a small amount of Grand Cru wine from 51 specially designated vineyards. In this region, you will also find Crémant de Alsace, a wallet-friendly sparkling wine usually made from Pinot Blanc. AOC (Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée) is the most prestigious of the quality tiers within France’s wine classification system. AOC-designated wines must follow multiple different rules on a broad range of topics. Wines are regulated on the appellation, varietal inclusion, production methods, alcohol levels, vineyard planting density and age of the vineyard.

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