Bruno Sorg Pinot Noir

Bruno Sorg Pinot NoirFrom parcels on vineyards of genuine Grand Cru calibre, this standout Pinot Noir showcases one of Alsaces leading family run domaines. The 2021 is poised and precise: lifted notes of red cherry, wild berries and rose drift into a sleek palate framed by silk sheen tannins, savoury nuance and a chiselled mineral line that speaks of its privileged soils. Expect sophistication and balanceBurgundian grace with unmistakably Alsatian characterat a price that

Vincent Charton is currently assisted by his father Jean-Pierre

at 400-500m altitude

The grapes are hand harvested

owned and managed by the Echeverría family

instead of blending in red wine as is more often the case in rosé Champagne

he noticed something unusual: all the pickers were wearing white gloves

The palate is equally appealing

with tight cassis

the wine was aged 36 months on lees to develop autolytic complexity and rich mouthfeel

drawing on the maturity of older wines and the freshness of the younger

Succulent and textural on the palate

one of the very best places in England for grapes for still wine