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Alain de la Treille Pinot Noir
Maison Alain de la Treille
France - Loire Valley

This Pinot Noir is beautifully balanced with an elegant ruby robe. The mouth is velvety with black cherry & earthy notes. Vines are located outside the AOC boundaries, hence the Vin de France classification.

Specifications
Wine Type
Red
Varietal(s)
100% Pinot Noir
Age of vines
25 years
Vinification
Classic vinification and maturation in stainless steel vats (aged 6 months in stainless steel; no oak). Malolactic fermentation; slight filtration before bottling.
Pairings

It delights those who prefer drinking red wine with fish and is an ideal partner with charcuterie, white meats and mild cheeses.

Reviews and News

2023 Alain de la Treille Pinot Noir - 89 PTS - IWR

2023 Alain de la Treille Pinot Noir - 89 PTS - IWR

i winereview logo"Fermented and aged in stainless steel with no oak aging, this is a spicy, dark fruited Pinot Noir made in a suave, ripe style. - Don WINKLER"

- International Wine Review (Kysela Père et Fils Importer: 30 Years Importing High Quality, High Value Wines ; July 26th 2024), 89 pts

2022 Alain de la Treille Pinot Noir - 87 PTS - JD

2022 Alain de la Treille Pinot Noir - 87 PTS - JD

jeb dunnuck logo 250"Plenty of black cherry and darker berry fruits, peppery herbs, and some savory, spicy notes all define the 2022 Pinot Noir, a charming, enjoyable, medium-bodied Pinot Noir that has charm and character."

- Jeb Dunnuck (Importer Highlight: Fran Kysela ; July 2024), 87 pts

2018 Alain de la Treille Pinot Noir - 88 PTS - JS

2018 Alain de la Treille Pinot Noir - 88 PTS - JS

james suckling hq logo plain"A fresh and easy red with some cherry and plum character. Medium body, light tannins and a firm finish. Not all that much pinot character but pleasant enough Screw cap. Drink now."
- James Suckling (July 2019), 88 pts

2015 Alain de la Treille Pinot Noir - 88 PTS - Best Buy - BTI

2015 Alain de la Treille Pinot Noir - 88 PTS - Best Buy - BTI

bti"Bright burnt sienna color. Earthy, fruity, inviting, woody aromas and flavors of blackberries, sandalwood, huckleberries, and dried flowers - turned earth with a slightly chewy, lively, dryish full body and a warming, subtle, cheery finish with well-integrated, woody, earthy tannins and light oak."
- Beverage Testing Institute (August 31st 2016), 88 pts,
Highly recommended - Silver Medal - Best Buy

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Producer Information: Maison Alain de la Treille

Alain de la Treille was born in 1925 in Saint Georges sur Cher, located in the heart of the Touraine vineyards. A farmer and wine enthusiast, he spent his life ...
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