# Pinot Noir Réserve (2024)

- **Producer:** Domaine Saint-Remy
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Pinot Noir
- **Region:** Alsace, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 13.0%
- **Average price:** €19
- **Vegan:** Yes
- **Contains sulphites:** Yes
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 12–16 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** raspberry, cherry, blueberry, plum, cloves, vanilla, toast, forest floor, mushroom

## About this wine

Domaine Saint-Remy, located in the historic village of Wettolsheim near Colmar, has been a cornerstone of Alsatian winemaking since 1725. Today, the estate is managed by the seventh generation of the Ehrhart family, siblings Margot and Florian, who continue the pioneering biodynamic work initiated by their parents. The grapes for this Pinot Noir Réserve are sourced entirely from the neighboring commune of Eguisheim, renowned for its clay-limestone soils. This terroir provides a unique combination of structural depth and mineral freshness, allowing the estate to craft a Pinot Noir that challenges the historical perception of Alsace reds as light and simple, elevating the category to a complex, terroir-driven expression.

## Interesting facts

- Domaine Saint-Remy has been family-owned since 1725, with the 7th generation now leading the estate's biodynamic viticulture.
- The estate has been certified organic since 2010 and fully biodynamic by Demeter since 2012.
- This cuvée is aged in a unique split: 70% in stainless steel to preserve fresh fruit, and 30% in traditional Burgundian oak barrels.

## Food pairing

The wine's bright acidity and soft, integrated tannins make it incredibly versatile. It cuts through the richness of charcuterie and melted cheeses like raclette, while its fresh red fruit profile beautifully complements roasted poultry and earthy mushroom dishes without overpowering them.

## Wine making process

The winemaking process at Domaine Saint-Remy is guided by organic and biodynamic principles, with certifications from Ecocert and Demeter. The Pinot Noir grapes are harvested entirely by hand, followed by rigorous sorting both in the vineyard and at the cellar. To achieve gentle color extraction and build a supple tannin profile, the berries undergo alcoholic fermentation in contact with the juice. The wine is then aged for eight months in a carefully balanced split: 70% of the cuvée rests on its fine lees in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks to preserve the vibrant, fresh fruit characteristics, while the remaining 30% is aged in traditional Burgundian oak barrels (barriques) to introduce texture and subtle spicy complexity. The components are blended harmoniously before bottling.