Pinot Noir Essentiel | Freyburger

Pinot Noir Essentiel | Freyburger

Sale price€18,00
Red
Alsace (FR)
AOC Alsace
Pinot Noir 100%
Enjoy it within 6 years
12,5% ABV
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Production and refinement

The vines for Pinot Noir Essentiel, grown organically, thrive on sandy and alluvial soils, with favorable exposure and parcels aged 20–35 years. The vineyard is managed according to organic principles, with grassing between the rows and plant protection using natural methods, minimizing the use of chemicals. Harvesting is manual, allowing careful selection of the best bunches, ensuring optimal quality and ripeness of the grapes.

Production techniques in the winery: After manual harvesting, the grapes are destemmed and undergo maceration for about ten days. The wine ferments in oak foudres, where it remains for six months, refining its structure and aromatic complexity without compromising freshness and finesse. Careful winemaking and moderate use of wood result in an elegant, harmonious Pinot Noir with soft, fine tannins.

Organoleptic analysis

Visual exam

The wine shows an intense garnet red color, bright and clear, with luminous reflections that highlight its youth and vitality.

Olfactory examination

The bouquet reveals generous aromas of ripe red and black fruits, cherries, and small forest berries, with expressive and refined notes that invite tasting.

Tasting

On the palate, it is broad and dense, balanced and harmonious, with soft tannins and depth that provide length and structure. The finish is elegant, with fruity echoes and a pleasant freshness that carries through to the end.

Contents index

From the vineyard to the table: discover our wine

Ready for a journey to discover Pinot Noir Essentiel | Freyburger ? We will now take you to delve deeper into every aspect of this exceptional wine through three key sections:

Cellar

Come and learn about the history and values ​​of the winery which passionately grows and transforms grapes into wine

Territory

Immerse yourself in the land that gives life to these unique grapes, discovering the climate and terroir that influence its character

Pairings

Get expert advice on the perfect pairings that will enhance both the wine and your meal

The winery

Country: France

Region: Alsace

Hectares of vineyards: 8

Freyburger

A family-owned estate located in Ammerschwihr, in the heart of the Route des Vins d’Alsace, between Colmar and Kaysersberg. The Freyburger family has been cultivating the land for four generations, passing down passion, knowledge, and a deep respect for the terroir. Since 2019, the entire 8.5-hectare vineyard has been certified organic, reflecting the family’s commitment to sustainability and grape quality.

Nathalie and Christophe manage the vineyards with gentle, nature-respecting methods, favoring limited and targeted interventions: the vineyard is grassed every other row, the under-row is maintained manually or mechanically, and pest control is carried out using copper, sulfur, and natural infusions such as nettle, horsetail, and comfrey, applied in calibrated doses according to climatic conditions. This approach allows the roots to develop freely, enhancing the quality and complexity of the grapes.

Freyburger

The symbol of the Domaine, the dragonfly, represents elegance, finesse, purity, and harmony with nature—values reflected in every bottle produced. Harvesting is 100% manual, allowing for careful selection of the grapes and ensuring perfectly healthy and ripe fruit, in line with the constant care devoted to the vineyards throughout the year.

Domaine Freyburger combines tradition and innovation: while respecting the history of the region and ancestral winemaking methods, the family continually explores new ways to best express the character of their wines. The house’s Crémants are thus the result of a balance between terroir, biodiversity, and family passion, capable of conveying elegance, freshness, and finesse in every glass.

Region and territory

Extraordinary soil variability for unique wines.

Alsace

Extraordinary soil variability for unique wines.

Alsace

Extraordinary soil variability for unique wines.

Alsace

Alsace is arguably the most famous French wine region in the world for white wines. It's a strip of land bordering Germany, historically contested between the two countries. Almost exclusively white grapes are cultivated here (including some of the most aromatic in the world: Gewürztraminer and Riesling) with which various styles of wines are produced. The only representative of red grapes in Alsace is Pinot Noir.

The climate is semi-continental due to its exceptional geographical location. The vineyards are shielded from oceanic influences by the Vosges massif, mostly facing south to southeast. The vines benefit from a dry microclimate, allowing for a long vine cycle and quality ripening of white grapes. A peculiarity of the region is the rapid variability of soils: an alternation of granite and limestone, with a myriad of solutions involving clay, schists, and gypsum, capable of offering the grape varieties much more subtle and intense aromatic nuances, fruity and mineral. Riesling, Gewürztraminer, Muscat d'Alsace, Pinot Gris, and Blanc for white berries, as well as Pinot Noir, are cultivated here.

Alsace is divided into two departments: Bas-Rhin, with Strasbourg as its capital, the northernmost area, and Haut-Rhin, to the south.

Upper Rhine

The Upper and Lower Rhine are two very different territories in terms of geographical, climatic, and cultural characteristics, and they are geographically separated by the eponymous river, which flows through several European countries. The Upper Rhine extends into Alsace, Switzerland, and Germany and is characterized by a continental climate particularly favorable to viticulture. This area, between Bergheim and Mulhouse, is the most suitable for viticulture, containing two-thirds of Alsace's vineyards.

The variability of the soils in the Upper Rhine, with an alternation of granite, limestone, and a myriad of combinations of clay, schists, and gypsum, offers the grape varieties subtle and intense aromatic nuances, both fruity and mineral.

Here, the dry and sunny autumns allow for the maximum concentration of sugars and aromatic substances in the grapes, with the possibility of late harvesting to produce Sélection de Grains Nobles, an incredibly fragrant and aromatic wine.
The most suitable area for viticulture in Alsace

Recommended pairings and dishes

Matching by concordance

A very elegant Pinot Noir that calls for pairings of equal finesse. The wine’s fruity notes of cherry and small red and black berries can be mirrored in the flavors of the accompanying dishes. Fruit sauces, dishes featuring red berries, or light marinades blend harmoniously with the wine’s bouquet, enhancing the perception of its aromas.

Matching by contrast

Thanks to its freshness and soft tannins, the Pinot Noir Essentiel can be paired by contrast with rich and slightly fatty dishes. For example, a duck magret with a sweet-and-sour sauce finds balance in the wine’s elegant structure, while rich cheeses or dishes with sweet-and-sour notes are harmonized by the Pinot Noir’s fine acidity and minerality.

It pairs well with

Red meats, such as filet or roast beef, game like pheasant or wild boar, as well as richer, more structured white meats. Aged cheeses.

Matching by concordance

A very elegant Pinot Noir that calls for pairings of equal finesse. The wine’s fruity notes of cherry and small red and black berries can be mirrored in the flavors of the accompanying dishes. Fruit sauces, dishes featuring red berries, or light marinades blend harmoniously with the wine’s bouquet, enhancing the perception of its aromas.

Matching by contrast

Thanks to its freshness and soft tannins, the Pinot Noir Essentiel can be paired by contrast with rich and slightly fatty dishes. For example, a duck magret with a sweet-and-sour sauce finds balance in the wine’s elegant structure, while rich cheeses or dishes with sweet-and-sour notes are harmonized by the Pinot Noir’s fine acidity and minerality.

It pairs well with

Red meats, such as filet or roast beef, game like pheasant or wild boar, as well as richer, more structured white meats. Aged cheeses.

Pork knuckle

Baked with potatoes, sautéed, or cooked in a pressure cooker, pork knuckle is a delicious and rich main dish, characterized by its enticing fattiness that delights the palate. Particularly flavorful and tender, it brings joy to the table with its intense and aromatic scents. Easy to prepare, when baked, it requires 2 to 3 hours of cooking time.

Lamb with Truffle

Lamb with truffle is a simple yet flavorful main course, intensely aromatic and with a long-lasting taste. A truly satisfying dish.

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