2017 Domaine Dirler-Cade Pinot Noir Cuvée Luc Vieilles Vignes

Vinous: 90 points

“Deep red. Perfumed aromas of red berries and cherry on the expressive nose. Then very, very fresh with a laser-like beam of acidity nicely focusing the bright red cherry and berry flavors. Almost tart in its high-acid mouthfeel, but the acidity helps extend and lift the bright fruit flavors on the back end. No oak. Made from 30- and 15-year-old vines that grow respectively in the Bux (the clay soils give a broader, more powerful wine) and the Schwarzberg (even more heavy clay-rich soil for added power and age worthiness). Spent two weeks on the skins at maximum fermentation temperatures of 28-29°C. In the Schwarzberg, Dirler planted a massal selection of Pinot Noir from the Clos des Epeneaux in Pommard.” – Ian D’Agata

Review Date: January 2019