About Pinot Noir Élevé en Barrique
- Style
- Red
- Grape Varieties
- Pinot Noir
- Price Range
- €9-13
- approx. ¥1,500-2,200
A barrel-aged Pinot Noir distinguished by elegant aromas of red fruits and woody nuances from oak aging. Beautifully perfumed with morello cherry notes mixed with vanilla and woody character from the barrique, contributing to the harmony and roundness of the tannins on the palate.
The barrique brings just enough vanilla warmth to this Pinot Noir without masking its cherry core — a step up in complexity from Cleebourg's standard red.
New to wine?
A slightly richer style of Alsace Pinot Noir — oak adds warmth without overwhelming the fruit.
Food Pairings
Suited to roasted white meats, mushroom dishes, and mild aged cheeses; the oak-derived vanilla notes also complement grilled dishes with a touch of caramelization.
When to drink it
Dinner parties, roasted meat dishes, autumn and winter drinking
Terroir & Winemaking
Aged in oak barriques after fermentation, developing vanilla and woody notes that round out the tannins and add structure compared to the unoaked bottling.
About the producer
Cave de CleebourgThe northernmost guardian of Alsace's secret terroir.Visit the producer page →More wines from Cave de Cleebourg
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How is this different from the Grande Réserve Pinot Noir?
- This bottling is aged in oak barriques, adding vanilla and woody nuances and rounder tannins, whereas the Grande Réserve is aged on lees without oak.
- Does the oak make it taste heavy or overly woody?
- No — the oak adds warmth and roundness while the cherry and red-fruit character from Pinot Noir remains the focus.
- What should I pair it with?
- It suits roasted white meats, mushroom dishes, and mild aged cheeses particularly well.
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