Colmar: Highlights Walking Tour and Wine Tasting
Discover Colmar, the Alsatian wine capital, on a walking tour through the old town. Learn about Alsace’s grape varieties and wine culture during a wine tasting session.
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In the glass
Aroma: red fruit, cherry, blackberry, smoke
Palate: dense, pure fruit, silky texture, slightly tannic finish
A Pinot Noir from the Furstentum Grand Cru, south-facing limestone and marl at about 400 m: red fruit, cherry, blackberry and smoke, a dense and silky palate and a slightly tannic finish. The producer recommends serving it slightly chilled at 15 C.
What it pairs with
- Bresse poultry and capon The producer's first suggestion for this red; the silky texture suits roast poultry.More wines for chicken and white meat →
- Wild mushroom duxelles An earthy match from the producer's list.More wines for mushrooms and truffles →
- Sesame-crusted venison fillet A game dish from the producer's list; the dense fruit suits venison.More wines for venison →
History
The 'F' Pinot Noir is Paul Blanck's red from the Furstentum Grand Cru, with yields of 25 to 30 hl/ha and a short skin contact to limit tannin extraction.
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine Paul Blanck et Fils · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Pinot Noir
- Classification
- Alsace (grown in Grand Cru Furstentum)
- Oak
- 10 to 12 months in oak casks, one-third new and two-thirds 2 to 3 years old; maceration of 10 to 15 days in temperature-controlled stainless steel, fermentation finished in barrel
Frequently asked about Paul Blanck F Pinot Noir
What does Paul Blanck F Pinot Noir taste like?
Red fruit, cherry, blackberry, smoke on the nose; dense, pure fruit, silky texture, slightly tannic finish on the palate.
What food pairs with Paul Blanck F Pinot Noir?
The producer suggests Bresse poultry and capon, Wild mushroom duxelles and Sesame-crusted venison fillet. The producer's first suggestion for this red; the silky texture suits roast poultry.
What grapes are in Paul Blanck F Pinot Noir?
Pinot Noir. Classification: Alsace (grown in Grand Cru Furstentum).
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