Domaine Boeckel Pinot Noir Mittelberg

This is a red Alsace wine from Domaine Boeckel, made from Pinot Noir grown on the slopes of Mittelbergheim. The soils there are limestone and well exposed, which helps the grapes ripen evenly. The fruit is picked by hand and vinified traditionally, with fermentation in tank and part of the wine aged in barriques to add structure while keeping the finesse of the grape. The colour is a deep red. The nose shows ripe red berries, notably cherry and raspberry, with a light touch of spice. On the palate it is fresh, with fine tannins and a pleasing balance between fruit and structure.