YANNICK MECKERT Baisers Retrouves

Baisers Retrouvés 2023 is a vibrant Pinot Noir from Yannick Meckert, crafted in Alsace, France, from 35-year-old vines rooted in blue schist at La Ferme des 9 Chemins in Reichsfeld. This natural wine, with no added sulfur, showcases a deep cherry-red hue and a lively profile of morello cherries, jam, and subtle spice, underpinned by a fresh, sapid minerality. The grapes undergo a week of whole-bunch maceration, followed by pressing and aging: half in 10-year-old 228L Burgundy barrels, a quarter in truncated conical wooden vats, and a quarter in sandstone amphorae for nine months. With a light 11% ABV, this wine offers elegance and finesse, balancing fruit-driven energy with a stony, iron-laden complexity. Perfect for Pinot enthusiasts seeking a thrilling, terroir-driven expression from an up-and-coming Alsatian vigneron.