Domaine Weinbach Pinot Noir "Altenbourg" 2018

The Altenbourg terroir is located just below the Grand Cru Furstentum. Limestone forms the base of the soils, in addition to marl and sandstone. The brown calcareous soils have a pebbly structure on a steep slope with full southern exposure.

Hand-picked at optimum phenolic maturity to reinforce the aromatic expression and body of the wines.

1.5 weeks pre-fermentation cold maceration followed by 1.5 weeks classic maceration during which the fermentation by indigenous yeasts begins (element of the terroir, enhances depth and complexity in the wines). The wine then ages for 15 months in oak barrels of which 30% is new.