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Profile
Structure
Drinking window
Best 5 to 15 years from vintage.
vintage5 yrs15 yrs17 yrs
Critic scores
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In the glass
Aroma: dark cherry, wild strawberry, forest floor, fine spice
Palate: sour cherry, raspberry, soft tannin, savoury finish
Albert Mann's Pinot Noir Grand H from old plots on Grand Cru Hengst, bottled as Alsace AOC because Hengst was not yet open to Pinot Noir at the cuvee's launch. A Burgundian-register Alsace red.
What it pairs with
- Coq au Riesling Pinot Noir register meets the creamy Alsace chicken.More wines for chicken and white meat →Find coq au riesling on TableJourney →
- Roast duck breast Cherry register matches the bird's dark meat.More wines for duck breast →
- Munster cheese Pinot Noir's earth softens the pungent washed-rind.More wines for soft cheese →Find munster cheese on TableJourney →
With cheese
How to serve Albert Mann Pinot Noir Grand H
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 breast, Munster cheese. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Grand H is Albert Mann's top Pinot Noir, sourced from old vines on Grand Cru Hengst (the H of the name). Bottled Alsace AOC until 2022, when Hengst opened to Pinot Noir Grand Cru.
- 2002First Grand H Pinot Noir bottling
- 2022Hengst opens to Pinot Noir Grand Cru classification
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine Albert Mann · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Pinot Noir (100%)
- Classification
- Alsace AOC
- Oak
- 12 to 18 months in French oak, 20 to 30 percent new
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- EUR 50 to 80 at retail
- Drinking window
- 5-15 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2002
Frequently asked about Albert Mann Pinot Noir Grand H
What does Albert Mann Pinot Noir Grand H taste like?
On the nose, dark cherry, wild strawberry, forest floor, fine spice. On the palate, sour cherry, raspberry, soft tannin, savoury finish. Structurally medium-bodied, medium tannins, high acidity with a long finish. Albert Mann's Pinot Noir Grand H from old plots on Grand Cru Hengst, bottled as Alsace AOC because Hengst was not yet open to Pinot Noir at the cuvee's launch. A Burgundian-register Alsace red.
When should I drink Albert Mann Pinot Noir Grand H?
Drink 5-15 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Albert Mann Pinot Noir Grand H?
Coq au Riesling is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Roast duck breast and Munster cheese. Pinot Noir register meets the creamy Alsace chicken.
What grapes are in Albert Mann Pinot Noir Grand H?
The blend is Pinot Noir (100%). The wine is classified as Alsace AOC.
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