Domaine Paul Kubler - Weingarten - Pinot Noir 2020
Domaine Paul Kubler is located in Soultzmatt in Alsace. The estate was created by Camille Kubler, and passed on to Paul in 1947 who contributed to the reputation of the estate and developed the vineyard to its current size of ten hectares. Today, the estate is run by his son Philippe, drawing on his experience in Burgundy, Bordeaux and New Zealand. The vineyard is over 30 years old on average, and each variety is planted according to the geology of the soil in order to obtain the best expression of the grape. The vines are protected by herbal preparations and natural substances, the soils are ploughed and nourished with compost, respecting nature and its rhythms. The estate produces three ranges of wines: fruity wines or the "Kubler signature" (blends from different vineyards), terroir wines (from Crus Breitenberg, Weingarten and Grand Cru Zinnkoepfle) and sweet wines from late harvests and selection of noble grains.
Weingarten is made from Pinot Noir grown on the Cru Weingarten. The bunches are destemmed then the grapes are macerated for 3 weeks. The aging lasts 10 to 11 months in French oak demi-muids, with about 20% new wood. The wine is bottled without filtration.
Grape variety: 100% Pinot Noir