Exogène is a Pinot Noir that defies convention, born in Alsace but with a free and borderless spirit. The name itself evokes something external, different, arriving from afar. And indeed, this wine carries an exotic soul, while remaining firmly rooted in the sandstone and silty soils of its homeland. A red wine of extreme delicacy and velvety tannins, offering crisp red fruits in a dance of elegance and drinkability. Grapes from 30-year-old vines harvested by hand, a 10-day maceration with 30% whole bunches, a slow 3-hour pressing, and finally a long 11-month elevage on the fine lees in old Burgundian barriques. Unfiltered, unfined, to preserve the substance and purity of the fruit intact. The result is a Pinot Noir of extraordinary finesse, depth, and personality.
| Serve at | 14° – 16° C |
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| Production Area | Alsace, France |
| Soil | silty and sandstone |
| Vine Age | 30 years |
| Vinification | 10-day maceration with 30% whole bunches. 3-hour pressing. Spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts. |
| Aging | 11 months on the fine lees in old Burgundian barriques. |
Tasting Notes
- Appearance: Bright ruby red color with garnet reflections, clear and luminous.
- Nose: The olfactory profile is delicate and enveloping. Notes of small red fruits (wild strawberry, raspberry, currant), withered flowers (violet, dog rose), and a spicy undertone of white pepper and cloves emerge. The skillfully dosed oak aging provides slight hints of undergrowth, leather, and a delicate toastiness.
- Palate: The entry is silky and enveloping, with a very fine and velvety tannic texture. The acidity is lively and supports the sip with elegance, offering a freshness that enhances the crispness of the fruit. The finish is long and clean, with returns of small red fruits and a mineral closure of rare finesse. A Pinot Noir of great drinkability and elegance.
Recommended Pairings
Its finesse and velvety tannins make it the ideal companion for grilled white and red meats, roasted poultry, feathered game (pheasant, partridge), and dishes with sauces. Perfect with soft cheeses with bloomy rinds (Brie, Camembert) and preparations based on porcini mushrooms and truffles. Also excellent for a meditative tasting to explore all its nuances.
Why Choose It
Because it is a Pinot Noir of rare elegance and drinkability. In a world of powerful and extracted reds, Exogène stands out for its delicacy, silkiness, and precision. It is for those looking for a wine that can speak with a soft yet profound voice, for those who love Pinot Noirs with character but without heaviness.
