Description
The Alsace Pinot Noir Nature from Domaine Bohn is a real gem, vinified by Arthur without the addition of sulphites and without filtration. It is very fruity, with aromas of red berries (raspberry, morello cherry). On the palate, it combines richness and indulgence, delicately spiced and enlivened by a slight bitterness. The profile is lively and fresh, enhanced by a delightful bitterness and a fine structure. Extremely drinkable!
In the vineyard, in the cellar
The Bohn estate’s Pinot Noir Nature is an Alsace wine made from a selection of 40-year-old vines. Two south-facing plots. The first comes from a schist terroir unique to Alsace and the other from a volcanic sandstone terroir. Vinified from whole grapes without additives.
tend their unique schist and volcanic-sand terroirs using organic methods. They manage the soil with care. The diversity and preservation of local flora and fauna are fundamental to the estate’s vineyard. Native vegetation covers the ground; the grass is not mown but rolled into a vegetative mat. Here, chemicals are avoided through the practice of ecological and environmentally friendly viticulture. As independent winegrowers, they follow their own path. The estate has decided to formalise its approach and is currently completing its conversion to organic farming.
All vintages are harvested by hand. Yields are deliberately kept low. Bernard is also the estate’s oenologist. Demanding when it comes to quality, he explains that the wine must reflect, without artifice, the terroir and climate from which it originates. He advocates minimalist winemaking without the use of oenological products. For the majority of the cuvées, vinification concludes with a long ageing period in old Alsatian casks. Or in barrels to achieve the balance and persistence of fine dining wines. Mineral, fresh, light, persistent and very easy to drink.
What to eat with a Bohn Estate Alsace Pinot Noir Nature?
- Coppa with Sichuan pepper
- Rib of beef
- Leg of lamb
- Duck breast
