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Domaine Paul Kubler Rouge Les Griottiers Vin de France 2022  - First Bottle

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91 James Suckling -
Although relatively light in color this pinot noir is really perfumed with delicate aromas of sour cherries, red berries and roses wrapped around the elegant tannins and bright acidity on the medium-bodied palate. The crisp and velvety finish pulls you back for more. Unfiltered. Drink or hold.

Technical Details

  • WinemakerPhilippe Kubler
  • CountryFrance
  • RegionAlsace
  • AppellationVin de France
  • VineyardLes Griottiers
  • Farming MethodOrganic Practices
  • OakLarge foudres
  • StainlessVinification in stainless steel vat
  • Alcohol13.5%

Domaine Paul Kubler Rouge Les Griottiers Vin de France 2022

Pinot Noir  |  France
JS91

Organic Practices
39% off retail!

Price drops to $19.95 per bottle when you purchase 6 or more bottles!

This Alsatian domaine has been around for more than 400 years, and its traditions, excellence, and history are apparent in every bottle. The 2022 Les Grittiers Pinot Noir is simply phenomenal – and for just over $20 (or under $20 for orders of six-plus bottles), it is a jubilant, bright, and authentic wine for a jaw-dropping price! We only wish we had more!

Domaine Paul Kubler goes back more than four centuries, since its origination in 1620 in Soultzmatt, Alsace, by Jean Kubler, who was originally from Switzerland. In 1947, Camille Kubler started marketing the wines under his family’s name, and that’s when they really took off, growing a steadfast following and widespread acclaim, and eventually modernizing the estate in the ‘60s under Paul Kubler and his wife’s leadership. Since 2004, their son, Philippe Kubler, has been at the helm, keeping a strong grip on the traditions that got the estate to where it is today and making a great effort to highlight the local Alsatian terroirs and unique climatic conditions. Their motto is, “The terroir sublimates the wine as long as the winemaker respects Nature” – an ideology that carries through every one of their pristine bottlings.

This 2022 Pinot Noir comes from their Les Grittiers vineyard, translating to “sour cherry trees” – an apt name for the bright, fruit-drenched wines that come from this lovely place. The vineyard covers 10 hectares of land, though five different soil types can be found in its midst, including limestone, pink sandstone, avolcia sandstone, limestone-sandstone, and sandstone alluvium. This particular wine is blended from some of their top plots that offer somewhat of a patchwork of geology and create an elegant minerality that is a true delight to the very last sip. Vinified in stainless steel, the fruit is then aged in large Alsatian oak foudres for 10 months. The domaine practices a traditional, low-intervention winemaking style and uses no pesticides in the fields in order to keep the wine as connected to biology as possible.

With 91 points and simply terrific freshness, this Rouge is a beaut in every way, from the color (light cranberry) to the nose (tart cherries, raspberries, and dry roses) to the palate (more cherries, of course, plus a delicate spiciness akin to black pepper, with some crushed gravel minerality and the silkiest of tannins). It’s elegant and bright, showcasing bursting red fruits and subtle earthy undertones of spice and minerals that balance it out just so. It is an utterly lively Pinot Noir that is ready for you to pop open straight away but also has the power to cellar another 5 to 10 years if you prefer. Ordering a 6-pack drops the price to just under $20, so you might as well get some for now and later if you ask us! Don’t miss out on this Alsatian gem!

PAIRING IDEAS: This beautiful one-pot Coq au Vin (“rooster in wine”) is chicken braised in red wine sauce with veggies, pancetta, and spices for a hearty pairing alongside this energetic Pinot Noir. Cherries Jubilee for dessert, of course!

About the Producer

Domaine Paul Kubler, established in 1620 by Jean Kubler in Soultzmatt, Alsace, has been a family-run estate for over four centuries. Initially, the family was involved in both viticulture and baking until the 1930s. In 1947, Camille Kubler began marketing wines under the family's label, a tradition continued by his descendants. Philippe Kubler took over the domaine in 2004, bringing experience from Burgundy, Bordeaux, and New Zealand. The 10-hectare vineyard comprises five distinct soil types, including limestone, pink sandstone, and sandstone alluvium, with grape varieties matched to each soil to best express their geological signatures. The estate practices sustainable viticulture, avoiding pesticides and using natural preparations to maintain soil health. Their wine portfolio includes blends from various vineyards, terroir-specific wines from Crus Breitenberg, Weingarten, and Grand Cru Zinnkoepflé, as well as sweet wines from late harvests and selections of noble grains.