Domaine Mittnacht, Pinot Noir 2024, Alsace

Domaine Mittnacht, Pinot Noir 2024, AlsaceThis domaine is run by Christophe and his charming wife Yuka, a talented Japanese chef. They own and farm some of the finest sites around Ribeauvill and Hunawihr, including the Grand Cru Rosacker and Grand Cru Osterberg (source of the fabled Clos St Hune and Cuve Emile). They were one of the first domaines in Alsace to convert to biodynamic viticulture in 1999. Christophe believes in minimum intervention, and allowing the soil to express the

During the harvest

The local grapes - Touriga Nacional

Etienne and Brian spent months travelling across the Golden State in search of its finest vineyards

Amazing balance of sweetness and acidity

The nose expresses red fruit and cherry with notes of mint

A second growth property and one of the finest wines produced in St Julien

across the communes of La Haye-Fouassière and Château-Thébaud

The wines are silky and stylish with deep texture and tannins from the Tannat

The blend itself was crafted by the Suntory Whisky blending team

mineral Chardonnay

and then matured for around six months in French barriques

The nose is fresh with classic botrytis marmalade and ripe nectarine