Rorschwihr Pinot Noir
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Typically best enjoyed 3–10 years from the vintage release.
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Roasted duck, grilled salmon, wild mushroom risotto
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While Alsace is globally renowned for its aromatic white wines, its historical relationship with Pinot Noir runs deep, dating back to the Middle Ages when red varieties dominated the region's vineyards. Domaine Rolly Gassmann honors this legacy with their Rorschwihr Pinot Noir, grown in the complex, calcium-rich clay and limestone soils of Rorschwihr. Unlike the heavy, oak-laden Pinot Noirs of warmer climates, this expression captures the cool-climate essence of Alsace. The estate's signature patient philosophy allows the wine to develop naturally, balancing bright red fruit acidity with earthy undertones. It is a beautifully traditional, light-to-medium-bodied red that showcases the delicate, rustic charm of Alsatian viticulture.
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Established in 1967 through the union of two historic winemaking families with roots in Rorschwihr dating back to 1611 and 1676, Domaine Rolly Gassmann is a benchmark of Alsatian viticulture. Located in the picturesque village of Rorschwihr, Alsace, France, the estate is guided by Pierre Gassmann, who maintains a steadfast commitment to biodynamic principles and meticulous hand-harvesting. The domaine is globally revered for its patient approach to winemaking, utilizing massive cellar capacities to age wines for years—sometimes decades—before commercial release. This philosophy yields remarkably complex, texturally rich white wines, most notably their late-harvest Vendanges Tardives and S lection de Grains Nobles, as well as terroir-specific expressions of Riesling, Gewurztraminer, and Pinot Gris from prized parcels like Kappelweg, Silberberg, and Oberer Weingarten.