“The wines of Alsace are a dance between tradition and innovation, where respect for the terroir meets the winemaker’s creativity.” – Olivier Humbrecht
Founded in 1902, the Wolfberger house is one of the oldest winegrowing cooperatives in the Alsace region of France.
It owns more than 900 hectares of vineyards, spread across the region’s finest terroirs, notably at Eguisheim, Pfaffenheim and Rouffach.
Maison Wolfberger offers a wide range of wines, from whites to reds, taking in rosés, Crémants d’Alsace and late-harvest wines. The region’s typical varieties — Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir — are carefully grown and vinified to express all their complexity and character.
La Louve, in Pinot Noir! This wine takes its name from the legend of the founding of the town of Eguisheim, home to part of Maison Wolfberger’s vineyards.
La Louve in Pinot Noir is a versatile wine that can be enjoyed on its own or with dishes such as light meats, roast poultry, sautéed mushrooms or soft cheeses.
All in all, Maison Wolfberger’s La Louve in Pinot Noir is a refined red that reflects the quality of the wines produced in Alsace, as well as the house’s know-how and its commitment to crafting exceptional wines.
My tasting of this 2020:
A nose of wood and red cherry fruit; I make out an aroma of pear.
On the palate I seem to detect blackcurrant and vanilla, with a lovely, heightened taste of grenadine.
Through the length, the pomegranate fruit comes to dominate, leaving little room for a few spikes of acidity.
A lovely balance! In short, a benchmark Alsace wine — a Wolfberger.
At under €10, the value for money is exceptional, and you shouldn’t be put off by its youth: it can proudly grace your table this very year.
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