Achillee Pinot Noir Rouge by Domaine Achillee

In the glass

Medium-bodiedLow tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: red cherry, wild strawberry, forest floor, fine spice

Palate: sour cherry, raspberry, soft tannin, savoury finish

Achillee's natural Pinot Noir from biodynamic vines around Scherwiller. Light, lifted, Burgundian-register Alsace red, no added sulfites at bottling.

What it pairs with

Coq au Riesling Find coq au riesling on TableJourney →
Light natural Pinot for the creamy Alsace chicken.
Roast duck
Cherry-led light red for the bird's dark meat.
Munster Find munster on TableJourney →
Pinot earth softens Vosges washed-rind.

How to serve Achillee Pinot Noir Rouge

Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.

Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening — the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
Pair with. Coq au Riesling, Roast duck, Munster. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Achillee is a sister-and-brother natural-wine project around Scherwiller, biodynamic Demeter and a recognised Alsace natural-wine address. The Pinot Noir Rouge has been a fixture of the range since 2008.

2008 — Achillee natural wine project begins

Facts

Producer: Domaine Achillee
Grapes: Pinot Noir (100%)
Classification: Alsace AOC
Oak: Old oak barrels; long lees ageing
ABV: 12.5%
Price: EUR 28 to 42 at retail
Drinking window: 3-10 from vintage
First vintage: 2008

Frequently asked about Achillee Pinot Noir Rouge

What does Achillee Pinot Noir Rouge taste like?

On the nose, red cherry, wild strawberry, forest floor, fine spice. On the palate, sour cherry, raspberry, soft tannin, savoury finish. Structurally medium-bodied, low tannins, high acidity with a long finish. Achillee's natural Pinot Noir from biodynamic vines around Scherwiller. Light, lifted, Burgundian-register Alsace red, no added sulfites at bottling.

When should I drink Achillee Pinot Noir Rouge?

Drink 3-10 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Achillee Pinot Noir Rouge?

Coq au Riesling is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Roast duck and Munster. Light natural Pinot for the creamy Alsace chicken.

What grapes are in Achillee Pinot Noir Rouge?

The blend is Pinot Noir (100%). The wine is classified as Alsace AOC.

Achillee Pinot Noir Rouge