A biodynamic Pinot Noir from old vines in Ammerschwihr, Alsace — aged in old Alsatian foudres with zero sulphur addition, producing a wine of delicate light ruby colour, precise red fruit aromatics, and the fine tannin and fresh acidity that defines great Pinot Noir.
Tasting Notes
Light ruby red with a translucent core. Delicate aromas of cherry, raspberry, wild strawberry, earthy undertones, and a touch of spice. Light to medium-bodied with bright natural acidity, fine tannins, and flavours of redcurrant, pomegranate, subtle smokiness, and forest floor. Elegant and expressive — an Alsatian Pinot that earns comparison with its Burgundian counterpart without trying to be Burgundy.
Quick Facts
- Grape: 100% Pinot Noir (old vines, Ammerschwihr, clay and limestone soils)
- Origin: France, Alsace, Ammerschwihr (biodynamic, diverse soils)
- Style: Dry natural red, zero added sulphur, unfiltered, unfined
- Winemaking: Hand harvested, spontaneous fermentation with native yeasts, aged in old Alsatian foudres, no added sulphur, unfiltered and unfined
- Suitable for vegetarians and vegans
Food Pairing
Roast poultry, mushroom dishes, grilled salmon, soft cheeses like Brie and Camembert, lentil or beetroot salads.
Serving
Serve at 14-16°C. Open 15 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.
