Despite the Riesling in the name, this Elsassisch is Bombisch! is actually a blend of Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris from Christian Binner's biodynamic Alsatian estate — a hazy ruby light red of cherry, raspberry, and cranberry, made with zero sulphur and co-fermented with native yeasts.
Tasting Notes
Light-bodied with a hazy ruby hue. An explosion of red fruits and citrus on the palate — cherry, raspberry, cranberry, violet, and black pepper — with a juicy freshness and just a touch of earthiness on the nose. Co-fermented Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris with native yeasts and no sulphur addition, unfiltered and unfined. "Elsassisch is Bombisch" means "Alsatian is Brilliant" — and this wine makes the case.
Quick Facts
- Grapes: Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris (co-fermented)
- Origin: France, Alsace (biodynamic vineyards)
- Style: Light natural red, zero added sulphur, unfiltered, unfined
- Winemaking: Hand harvested, co-fermented with native yeasts, no added sulphur, unfiltered and unfined
- Suitable for vegetarians and vegans
Food Pairing
Spring rolls, Spanish tapas, Italian pasta puttanesca, charcuterie, and light cheeses. Serve slightly chilled for maximum freshness.
Serving
Serve at 12-14°C. Also excellent chilled on a warm day.
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.
