Pinot Noir Expression 2024 Agapé | Alsace

Domaine Agapé’s Pinot Noir Expression was crafted to reveal the pure character ofAlsatian Pinot Noir . The vines, selected in Burgundy, thrive on the steep slopes of the Trottacker and Osterberg Grand Cru vineyards in Ribeauvillé. Rooted in marl and limestone soil, the grapes benefit from a slow ripening process, ideal for concentrating fruit aromas while preserving a delicate freshness. Ageing in Burgundian barrels without new wood allows for subtle oaky notes, perfectly integrated into a silky texture, which support the fruit without ever overpowering it. Bottled young to preserve its crispness and characteristic fruity profile, this wine expresses the Alsatian terroir without artifice.

Philippe Mischler, sommelier at Mundovin: Domaine Agapé’s Pinot Noir Expression captivates with its spontaneity and aromatic clarity. It demonstrates that in Alsace, this grape variety can express itself with as much precision and character as in Burgundy, while retaining a playful quality. Its balance between a silky texture and invigorating freshness makes it a wine that delivers immediate pleasure.

On the nose, the wine first unfolds with very pure fresh fruit: wild strawberries reveal their natural sweetness, followed by hints of pomegranate and cherry that highlight a rich, indulgent character without heaviness. The spicy and subtly oaky notes from carefully controlled ageing emerge with aeration, without overshadowing the grape variety’s freshness.

On the palate, the attack is caressingly supple, carried by velvety tannins that immediately blend into the structure, where the fruit dominates with clarity and sweetness. The finish prolongs this interplay between freshness and roundness.