Organic red wines from Alsace recommended by Gault&Millau
Whether fruity, spicy, or more complex, Alsatian Pinot Noir is also grown using organic and biodynamic methods. Discover our selection of 11 organic red wines from Alsace recommended by Gault&Millau.
The nose reveals generous aromas of jammy black and red fruits, pepper, smoke, and sweet spices. The full-bodied and concentrated palate is supported by lovely acidity and a tannic structure that is still young. Its long finish, with hints of umami and subtle oak, suggests excellent aging potential after a few years in the cellar. Serve with roasted eggplant, miso, and sesame.
A beautiful complexity where red and black fruits mingle with floral notes, licorice, spices, and delicately toasted oak. The palate is juicy, rich, and well-structured, carried by a lovely freshness and supple tannins. A lingering finish, enhanced by an elegant peppery note, extends this harmonious and particularly alluring wine. A pâté-croûte would be the perfect pairing.
The nose harmoniously blends red berries, floral notes, and a subtle smoky hint. Precise, juicy, and balanced, the palate displays beautiful body supported by firm yet pleasant tannins, which lend it a lovely energy. The lingering finish, enhanced by a delicate note of white pepper, brings freshness and serenity to the whole. Try it with beef bourguignon.
Reserved at first nose, it gradually reveals notes of black cherry, blueberry, licorice, graphite, and a slight smoky hint. On the palate, the fruit remains prominent with crisp expressions of raspberry, strawberry, and cherry. The tension brings a lot of energy, while the still-youthful tannins suggest excellent aging potential. A fresh finish rounds out the wine and makes it a perfect pairing for beef carpaccio with Parmesan shavings.
This generous wine develops aromas of smoky flowers, coffee, chocolate, and kirsch-infused cherry. On the palate, it is full-bodied, rich, and fresh all at once, with tannins that are still firm but will soften with aeration. The long finish, with notes of black tea and spices, underscores its assertive profile. This wine pairs well with duck breast with sour cherries.
Named after its vineyard site, Vogelgarten, this Pinot Noir displays a comforting character right from the start. The nose combines graphite, pepper, jasmine, honeysuckle, black tea, toasted buckwheat, and a hint of speculoos. Full-bodied and rich on the palate, it offers a lovely mouthfeel with notes of cedar and thyme. Perfect for a winter meal with a fillet of monkfish wrapped in smoked bacon.
Highly expressive and alluring, the nose reveals rose, wisteria, cherry, blackcurrant, coffee, and black pepper. The palate combines richness, freshness, and precision with a silky texture and ripe fruit. The tannins provide a lovely bite before a long, spicy finish. A flavorful and harmonious wine to pair with lasagna featuring grilled vegetables.
The nose reveals aromas of a crackling fire, leather, forest floor, and still-fresh dark fruits (blackberry and blueberry). On the palate, it starts off a bit cool but offers nice density, pronounced powdery tannins, and deep fruit notes centered on black cherry and blackcurrant. A wine with character that should become more harmonious with age. Serve with guinea fowl breast with morels.
Domaine Weinzaepfel — Pinot Noir W lieu-dit Finkennest 2023
A rich, indulgent style marked by stewed red and black fruits, cherry, and caramelized and woody aromas. The palate remains lively and juicy nonetheless. Notes of red fruit coulis with a hint of dark chocolate accompany a finish refreshed by lovely acidity and a touch of licorice. Best served in season with a venison stew.
Powerful and concentrated, this cuvée develops smoky, spicy, and black cherry aromas. On the palate, it displays a robust and flawless structure with blood-like and peppery notes. A welcome freshness balances its robust character. A wine with character that, if you have the opportunity, will pair perfectly with hare à la royale.
With no added sulfur, this wine boasts a very free-spirited and intensely fruity profile. Blackcurrant, blackberry, cherry, and grape come through almost like juice, with hints of leather and chocolate. The palate remains fresh, energetic, and indulgent, with a lovely, lingering finish that stays focused on the fruit. A puff pastry filled with grilled vegetables will complement this deliciously fruity wine.
