Alsace Pinot Noir and Jura Pinot Noir

 2017 Marcel Deiss Burlenberg

"...From vines planted in 1947 and later as a field blend (complantation) of Pinot Noir and other mutations of Pinot like Beurot, Meunier, Blanc and Gris on "volcanism-baked limestone" ..."

First experience with this wine. Exceeded expectations. Elegant red fruit palate up front with sous bois influence on the nose. Interesting complexity on the finish of this co-planted varietal cuvee. The use of small oak is managed with a beautifully deft hand. This will get better with a few more years of cellaring.



2018 Domaine du Pélican Arbois Pinot Noir 

Bright strawberry fruit up front with lively acidity on the finish. Not a lot of depth here, but provides a very enjoyable quaff.



Both wines paired deliciously with chicken and andouille sausage jambalaya.