Domaine Amelie et Charles Sparr, Jardin D'eden Pinot Noir, 2018

Husband and wife team, both raised in classic wine families, are now crafting biodynamic wines that carry the deep traditions of Alsace whilst remaining exciting and forward-looking.

The vineyards are a combination of both leased and owned however all are run with biodynamic practices and hold ‘eco-cert’ certification. Thanks to generational experience and support, Charles and Amelie carefully manage their vineyards to ensure each varietal and terroir are maximise their potential.

Soft, perfumed smoky red cherry nose, herbal but velvety and deep fruited, ripe plums develop and an anise note, with a grind of white pepper and polished old wood and pot pourri. Attack is taut, juicy and peppery with lithe acidity, but a plush melange of spicy red fruits rapidly fans out on the mid palate, with sandalwood-flavoured tannins and a peppery liquorice finish which carries the red cherries right the way through. In a world of expensive entre de game red Burgs and an only nascent English still Pinot Noir scene this makes a compelling case for Alsace's not to be forgotten contribution to red.
Tom Harrow, Wine Guru