A skin-contact rosé from Christian Binner's biodynamic estate, blending 60% Gewurztraminer, 30% Pinot Gris, and 10% Riesling across seven limestone hillsides in Alsace — given 6 months of maceration in 2022 then 8 more days in 2023, producing a wine of vibrant pink colour, aromatic complexity, and genuine textural grip.
Tasting Notes
Vibrant pink with a slight tannic grip from the maceration. Aromatic and complex with dried apricot, orange peel, and tropical fruit on the nose. The Gewurztraminer dominates: candied citrus, ripe peach, and a hint of ginger, balanced by a refreshing acidity and a slight tannic structure that makes it a genuine food wine. A rosé for people who have outgrown pale, neutral rosé.
Quick Facts
- Grapes: 60% Gewurztraminer, 30% Pinot Gris, 10% Riesling
- Origin: France, Alsace (7 limestone hillsides, biodynamic)
- Style: Dry natural rosé, extended skin maceration, zero added sulphur, lightly filtered, aged in wooden vats
- Winemaking: Hand harvested, 6 months maceration in 2022 + 8 days in 2023, lightly filtered, aged in wooden vats, no added sulphur
- Suitable for vegetarians and vegans
Food Pairing
Grilled octopus, shrimp ceviche, roasted root vegetables, creamy risottos, aged cheeses, and charcuterie boards.
Serving
Serve at 10-12°C. Open 10 minutes before serving.
About the Producer
Domaine Christian Binner is a biodynamic family estate in Colmar, Alsace, with roots going back several generations. Christian and his family have become one of the defining voices of natural wine in the region, farming their vineyards on diverse limestone, granite, and clay soils without chemicals and vinifying with zero additions. Their wines are distributed by Les Caves de Pyrene and found on the finest natural wine lists in Europe.
