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Structure
Drinking window
Best 3 to 10 years from vintage.
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In the glass
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 Light natural Pinot for the creamy Alsace chicken.More wines for chicken and white meat →Find coq au riesling on TableJourney →
- Roast duck Cherry-led light red for the bird's dark meat.More wines for duck and goose →
- Munster Pinot earth softens Vosges washed-rind.More wines for soft cheese →Find munster on TableJourney →
With cheese
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.
- 2008Achillee natural wine project begins
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine Achillee · visiting guide
- 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.
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