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Vielles Vignes

Alsace Pinot Noir

Domaine Rietsch Vielles Vignes Pinot Noir from Alsace is a captivating red wine that will delight any enthusiast. Showcasing a light body, its delicate elegance is complemented by bright acidity that brings a lively vibrancy to every sip. The tannins are subtle and soft, creating a smooth texture that is incredibly approachable. Fruit intensity is beautifully balanced, with charming notes of red berries and cherries that unfold gracefully on the palate. This Pinot Noir from Alsace's esteemed winegrowing region is a true testament to the combination of traditional French winemaking with an expressive and delightful flavor profile.

Tasting notes:


Cherry, Raspberry, Earth

Cherry

Cherry

Raspberry

Raspberry

Earth

Earth

Flavor profile:


Acidity Medium

Low Pronounced

Body Light

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Mild

Low Pronounced

Spiciness Spiciness 1

Low High

Oak Oak 1

Low High

Tannin Pronounced

Low Pronounced

Color Intensity Color Intensity 1

Low High

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Pairs well with:


Roasted Duck, Roasted Herbed Chicken, Seared Salmon

Region:


Alsace
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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