Country: France / Les Terres Rouges
Variety: Pinot Noir Alsace
Winery: Boeckel / Alsace
With a little airing, this wakes up to reveal dark red cherries held in a taut and firm body that nonetheless has a generous core. There is some gentle grip and frank, firm acidity. It’s a very honest wine without any baroque frills—but bags of forthright appeal.