Frederic Geschickt Pino, Alsace, France 2017 Chapelle-Chambertin dry tannins with well-judged ripeness

dry tannins with well-judged ripeness

slightly earth and dignifed flavor

The structured palate is umami-packed showcasing savory caramel notes and roasted pecans

although it does not have the precision of the 2006 Mouton-Rothschild

Frederic Geschickt Pino, Alsace, France 2017 Chapelle-Chambertin dry tannins with well-judged ripenessThis is a blend of two Pinot grape varieties, namely Pinot Gris and Pinot Auxerrois with some of the Pinot Gris coming from the amazing Grand Cru Kaefferkopf vineyard for added complexity. The vines are planted in complex terroir in several plots around Ammerschwihr which sees soils made from alluvial clay, marl, granite and limestone. This is fortunate because Pinot Auxerrois has a particular affinity for limestone and when grown in limestone also