Vin de France Rouge 'Rien ne Bouge'

Score

93

"The cherry-colored 2023 Rien ne Bouge is a white wine whose must was racked from the press straight onto the mash of a red Pinot Noir (just like Zusslin's Ophry). The bouquet is clear, precise and fresh on the nose, offering cherry as well as floral and some tropical fruit aromas. Elegant and highly refined on the palate, this is a dense and finely tannic yet light to medium-bodied, finely textured and savory as well as long-finishing wine with delicate, spicy tannins and definitely a Pinot character. In fact, it is a Gewurztraminer (at least 80%), and these flavors come out only on the aftertaste and only if you know it is one. This is a serious and even complex, persistent and stimulating wine that is officially a rosé but sold as a red wine at the domaine. 13.5% stated alcohol. Glass stopper. Tasted at the Domaine Deiss in November 2024."

Score

92

"The 2023 Rien ne Bouge is a mind-bender of a wine. It is a blend of Gewurztraminer, added as whole bunches to already fermented and drained Pinot Noir skins. The nose offers gentle red fruit and slightly peppery, crunchy phenolics that lend tender structure to the midpalate. The finish is fresh, the body is light and this is animating and appetizing. Not in a million years would you think this is Gewurztraminer. It is so fresh, structured, bright and, above all, delicious."