Alsace Half-Day Wine Tour from Strasbourg
Depart from Strasbourg on a half-day tour along the Alsace wine route to discover some of the best wines of France. Visit 2 wineries, learn about the 7 types of Alsace wines.
Structure
Drinking window
Best 3 to 12 years from vintage.
vintage3 yrs12 yrs14 yrs
Critic scores
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In the glass
Aroma: dark cherry, blackberry, violet, fine spice
Palate: black cherry, raspberry, soft tannin, graphite finish
Valentin Zusslin's Bollenberg Pinot Noir from south-facing limestone slopes above Orschwihr. Biodynamic, Burgundian-register Alsace red.
What it pairs with
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Roast duck
Cherry register for the bird's dark meat. -
Coq au Riesling
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Pinot Noir for the creamy Alsace chicken. -
Munster cheese
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Pinot earth softens Vosges washed-rind.
How to serve Valentin Zusslin Bollenberg Pinot Noir
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. Roast duck, Coq au Riesling, Munster cheese. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Valentin Zusslin's Bollenberg Pinot Noir is the maison's flagship red, sourced from south-facing limestone slopes above Orschwihr and Demeter biodynamic since 1997.
- 2000: First Zusslin Bollenberg Pinot Noir bottling
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine Valentin Zusslin · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Pinot Noir (100%)
- Classification
- Alsace AOC
- Oak
- 12 to 18 months in French oak, modest new-oak share
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- EUR 32 to 48 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3-12 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2000
Frequently asked about Valentin Zusslin Bollenberg Pinot Noir
What does Valentin Zusslin Bollenberg Pinot Noir taste like?
On the nose, dark cherry, blackberry, violet, fine spice. On the palate, black cherry, raspberry, soft tannin, graphite finish. Structurally medium-bodied, medium tannins, high acidity with a long finish. Valentin Zusslin's Bollenberg Pinot Noir from south-facing limestone slopes above Orschwihr. Biodynamic, Burgundian-register Alsace red.
When should I drink Valentin Zusslin Bollenberg Pinot Noir?
Drink 3-12 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Valentin Zusslin Bollenberg Pinot Noir?
Roast duck is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Coq au Riesling and Munster cheese. Cherry register for the bird's dark meat.
What grapes are in Valentin Zusslin Bollenberg Pinot Noir?
The blend is Pinot Noir (100%). The wine is classified as Alsace AOC.
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