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2022 Alsace Pinot Noir

Kuentz-Bas
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In one of the most exciting developments in French wine in recent years, Alsace has become a source for excellent Pinot Noir. Domaines like Boxler, Ostertag, Meyer-Fonné, and Kuentz-Bas have shown a newfound focus on the grape, capitalizing on an increasingly favorable climate to make spectacular, distinct red wines. And because the eyes of Pinot Noir lovers are trained most heavily on nearby Burgundy, the best bottles from Alsace offer outstanding value across the price spectrum. 
     You won’t find a better value or introduction to Alsatian Pinot Noir than Kuentz-Bas’s. Clocking in at 12.5% alcohol, the 2022 is a light and joyous rendition of the grape. And while it was born in ancient foudres deep in a cold, dark cellar, its final destination should be in an ice bucket on a sunny patio. Thoughtful farming in Alsace’s cool, sunny, limestone terroirs yields exceptional freshness and purity, making this vibrant Pinot remarkably well suited to a variety of meals, from vegetable dishes to fish and my favorite, grilled chicken. If you haven’t yet succumbed to the charms of Alsatian Pinot Noir, now is the time! 

Tom Wolf

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Technical Information
Wine Type: red
Vintage: 2022
Bottle Size: 750mL
Blend: Pinot Noir
Appellation: Alsace
Country: France
Region: Alsace
Producer: Kuentz-Bas
Vineyard: 25 - 45 years
Soil: Loess, Silt, Limestone
Farming: Lutte Raisonnée
Alcohol: 12.5%

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About The Region

Alsace

map of Alsace

Tragically, Alsace might be the most misunderstood wine region of France. In spite of its long history of viticulture and tremendous diversity of pedigreed terroirs, a past fraught with marketing mishaps has left consumers baffled as to what exactly to expect inside one of these mysterious tall, thin bottles.

The good news, on the other hand, is that a new wave of quality-oriented growers is working hard to put Alsace in its rightful place as one of the world’s most fascinating sources of fine white wine. By embracing tradition, respecting terroir, and making a concerted effort to better communicate the countless virtues their wines have to offer, they have succeeded in putting Alsace back on the map.

Crafted from a number of grape varieties and beautifully interpreting the region’s mosaic of soil types, our Alsace imports are by and large dry whites offering exceptional versatility at table. While each of these selections is ready to be uncorked tonight, the finest among them are also capable of maturing for many, many years in a cool cellar. Expect kaleidoscopic aromatics, lively acidities, and loads of terroir transparency in these skillfully crafted masterpieces. Enjoy a foray into the thrilling world of the world’s most underrated wine region, and certainly do not hesitate to contact our sales staff with any questions as you take off on this mouth-watering adventure.

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Let the brett nerds retire into protective bubbles, and whenever they thirst for wine it can be passed in to them through a sterile filter. Those of us on the outside can continue to enjoy complex, natural, living wines.

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