- Certified biodynamic
- 95% Pinot Noir, 5% Pinot Gris, Pinot Beurot, Pinot Blanc
- Granite terroir with light dry sand
- South facing
- 20-40+ year old vines
- 20% whole cluster
- Indigenous yeast
- Aged in 80% stainless steel, 20% older barrels for 12 months
- Zero SO2 added
- Unfined and unfiltered
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2023
Country:
France
Region:
Alsace
Appellation:
Alsace
Variety:
Pinot Noir
Color:
Red
Farming Practice:
Certified Biodynamic
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | FR-DES-14-23 | 12/750ml |
Resources
Press & Reviews
Vinous
Score
92
Date
2025-04-01
"The 2023 Saint Hippolyte Rouge is a Pinot Noir with a small proportion of white grapes from granitic soils, made entirely in stainless steel. This has a subtle, smooth creaminess with a sense of floral powderiness that is so enticing on the nose. Ripe tannins are fused together, leaving a slight crunch to this beautifully supple cherry fruit with lip-smacking verve and so much freshness on the body. Those fine tannins make another appearance on the bright finish, which is simply delicious, elegant and so balanced."
Wine Advocate
Score
90
Date
2025-02-06
"From granite soils that were stressed during the extremely dry summer (after a dry winter and a very dry 2022 vintage), the 2023 Saint-Hippolyte Rouge was picked quite late compared to 2022. Partly based on ungrafted vines, the wine opens with a beautiful bouquet of ripe and partly overripe red fruits. Smooth yet refined and elegant on the palate, this is a charmingly fruity yet not very deep or complex red that charms with its ripeness and fine tannin structure. It's a delicate red from a warm vintage that doesn't show any hints of drought stress, although the vines stopped any activities in the hottest summer weeks. Bottled without added sulfur. 13% stated alcohol. Tasted in Barr in November 2024."
REVIEWS FROM PAST VINTAGES
2022
Vinous
Score
92
Date
2024-05-07
"The 2022 Rouge Saint Hippolyte is a pure Pinot Noir, even though there are about 5% white Pinot grapes in this massal selection. This is a small production from a tiny parcel with an average annual output of just 2,000 bottles, planted on decomposed granitic soils with fissures that allow for just an inkling more water retention. The nose is alive with tart red berry fruit, some smoky almond and peony petal—vividly fresh and aromatic. The palate carries these flavors right over, adding tannins that are reminiscent of the firm weave of Atlas silk. Fine acidity pervades and strikes an elegant balance. A touch of white pepper appears on the silky finish. (Bone-dry)"