Domaine Albert Mann Alsace - Clos de la Faille Monopole - Pinot Noir - Red - 2023

Wine:

A rare gem from the estate, the 2023 Alsace Pinot Noir Clos de la Faille Monopole Red rivals Burgundy’s finest benchmarks. Grown on a monopole parcel planted in 1998, set on pink sandstone and limestone gravel soils, this Pinot comes from a site exclusively owned by the Barthelmé family. Crafted with 15% whole bunches in a gentle, infusion-style fermentation, and matured in barrels with minimal new oak, it delivers a beautifully pure expression of the grape. Ripe fruit lends depth to aromas of fresh berries, stewed cherry, and floral notes. The palate is powerful yet refined, with remarkable texture, complexity, and energy. Fine tannins frame this high-precision wine, giving it structure and longevity. A perfect match for filet of beef or veal chop. A Selection Committee favorite—rated 95/100.

Vinification:

Hand harvested in 20 kg crates. Vinification according to the infusion principle. Natural fermentation. Aged for 17 months in new barrels and barrels that have been used once or twice.

Color:

Dark ruby red, clear and bright.

Nose:

Subtle aromas of red and black fruits infused with a delicate hint of toast.

Palate:

A rich, powerful structure, enhanced by subtle notes from barrel aging—bringing gentle hints of spice and added texture—perfectly woven into the wine’s impressive depth and consistency.

Temperature:

Serve at 14 to 16°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Slow-cooked beef fillet with pan-fried chanterelle mushrooms, veal chop and sweet potato gnocchi.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2034

A benchmark for Alsatian excellence, Albert Mann is one of the region’s finest estates, producing biodynamic wines of remarkable precision and depth.

Jacky Barthelmé and his son Antoine—who now leads the estate—have a masterful touch with both whites and reds. The great terroirs of Alsace resonate with new energy here, giving rise to wines of singular identity and striking emotional power. Their clarity, finesse, and drinkability make them essential references for serious wine lovers.

The estate’s rise reached a milestone recently with Alsace’s first-ever 100-point Parker score—for its Pinot Noir. And the rest of the range more than holds its own.

With 3 stars in the French wine guide RVF, Albert Mann now stands among the very best.