Joseph Cattin Pinot Noir “Steinbach”
WHY WE LOVE IT
- This rich and full-bodied red wine is produced in the far south of Alsace, in the village of Steinbach, historically renowned for its high quality Pinot Noir (formerly called « STEINBACHER RODA », meaning the Red from Steinbach).
- With the right ripeness, this wine offers an excellent ageing potential.
- Limited yields. Guyot pruning. Vines are planted on the south-east facing slopes on Ferruginous sandstone soils.
- Sustainable farming practices to preserve the richness of its terroir.
Varietal Composition: 100% Pinot Noir
Elaboration: Harvested by hand. Long maceration in order to extract color and tannins from the skin. Alcoholic and malolactic fermentation between 18 and 22℃. Ageing in French oak casks for 18 months, followed by a long ageing in the bottle before release.
Tasting Notes: Ruby colored, with aromas of blackcurrants, cherry, and raspberry. It is well-structured, with integrated tannins and a hint of spiciness.
PRESS
2018 – 94 Wine Enthusiast
PRODUCER BACKGROUND
Cattin is the largest family-owned and family-operated winery in Alsace and located in Voegtlinshoffen, a small village on the foothills of the Vosges Mountains at 1,091 feet in elevation. The Cattin family has been producing wine since 1720 and today the winery is managed by the 12th generation! The estate is composed of many small plots located in the Southern part of the Colmar region and a staggering 80% of their vineyard land is located on slopes. A broad menu of soils (clay, limestone, sandstone, ferruginous, marl…), combined with big time diurnal shifts, means an exceptional palate of aromas and flavors. Cattin uses old oak “foudres” (big barrels) to produce some of the region’s most terroir driven Grand Cru wines such as the legendary Hatschbourg which ranks among the family’s oldest plots. Over the past several decades Crémants have become the house specialty and these are what initially caused us to bang their doors down.