Domaine Charles Sparr - Pinot Noir "Montagne des Roses" 2019
The Montagne des Roses is incredibly concentrated and structured, also fragrant and mysterious.
Domaine Sparr is the combination of two incredibly experienced Alsatian wine families, with the Sparr family being in Alsace since 1634, Charles is the 12th generation. Since the union of Amélie and Charles, these two young vignerons have strived to bring to life a range of Alsace wine 100% biodynamic. Continuing to expand and purchase vineyards from both sides of the family, in 2013 they realised their dream and launched their eponymous winery. First selling all grapes to negociants until they found the courage to bottle under their own label in 2017.
The darkest amarena cherries pour from the glass of this extravagant but beautifully balanced pinot noir. Those fruit aromas sit on the summit of a mountain of fine tannins, and from there you look out across the expanse of the Rhine rift valley. Impressive richness and concentration, but also wonderful length and silkiness. From biodynamically grown grapes with Demeter certification. Drink or hold. 94pts - James Suckling. (2020 review)
2022: Incredibly concentrated and structured, also fragrant and mysterious. This Alsace pinot noir masterpiece pulls you back to it again and again, and each time there’s something new. The mineral acidity gives this a phenomenal energy in the super-long finish. From biodynamically grown grapes with Demeter certification. Drinkable now, but best from 2025. 98 points - James Suckling.
