2024 Koehler-Ruprecht Pinot Noir Kabinett Trocken, Pfalz, Germany Clos Cibonne followed by whole berry fermentation

followed by whole berry fermentation (not whole cluster

this is a real aperitivo that was developed for real aperitivo drinkers

and Écueil

22 months elevage

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2024 Koehler-Ruprecht Pinot Noir Kabinett Trocken, Pfalz, Germany Clos Cibonne followed by whole berry fermentationThis historic estate, managed by the legendary and larger than life Bernd Philippi for the last decades and now with the assistance of cellarmaster Dominik Sona, is undoubtedly one of the top estates in the Pfalz. The Pinot is destemmed, fermented naturally in tank and moved into one new Doppelstck (2400L) and some old Halbstck (600L) barrels for 2 years.