Hengst Grand cru

Domaine Saint Remy · Alsace, France

From one of the first Alsace Grand Cru vineyards officially authorized for Pinot Noir beginning with the 2022 vintage, the Grand Cru Hengst delivers a remarkably structured yet elegant expression of the variety. Planted on steep south-facing slopes between 270 and 360 meters in altitude, the limestone marl soils bring both freshness and depth to the wine. Layers of black fruit, spice, and delicate smoky notes are framed by fine, supple tannins and a pronounced mineral length, giving this distinctive Alsatian Pinot Noir both precision and aging potential.

Farming
Certified organic and Biodynamic

Harvest Method
Hand harvested

Varietal
Pinot Noir 

Age of Vineyard
Planted in 1966

Vessel
14 month oak barrels from Burgundy (228l)

Vineyard Yield
23 hl/ha

Soil Type
Marl-Limestone-Sandstone 

Annual Production
2000 bottles

Vinification
Low yields to obtain a concentration of the juices. The grapes are rigorously sorted, destemmed, and placed in a maceration tank. Native yeast only. 14-months aging in 228L barrels, including 10% new wood.