Christian Binner Pinot Noir 2023, Alsace, France

VARIETAL

Pinot Noir

TASTING NOTES

“We have a real treasure under our feet here,” Christian Binner, an Alsatian natural-wine icon, nods with satisfaction as we observe the verdant vines running as far as the eye can see from his sun-laden deck. “I see Alsace as one of the historical terroirs for wine, a place where the vine is really happy to be. There’s an incredible diversity of soils, little rainfall, and low disease pressure, making it a great place for natural winemaking,” he continues. Indeed, this narrow strip of land between the Vosges Mountains and Germany is one of the leaders of organic viticulture (according to certain sources, 25% of the vineyard area in the region was either organic- or biodynamic-certified in 2019), but when Christian took over the family winery and did his first harvest in 1999, this revolution was only just unfolding. -Importer's Notes

 

This low-intervention Pinot Noir is thoughtfully crafted by Christian Binner, one of Alsace’s true trailblazers. It opens with layered notes of black cherry, strawberry, red currant and rhubarb, supported by earthy undertones of forest floor, dried herbs, and a subtle umami depth. Sleek and elegant, it finishes with a surprising lift of floral freshness. It's a beautifully expressive wine that’s sure to impress any Pinot Noir enthusiast.

 

(Organic, Biodynamic & No Added Sulfites)