{"product_id":"2022-aldeneyck-pinot-noir","title":"2022 Aldeneyck Pinot Noir","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 2022 Aldeneyck Pinot Noir is an elegant red from Belgium’s Maasvallei Limburg, a region increasingly recognised for producing refined, cool-climate wines. Made from Pinot Noir, it combines bright fruit, freshness and silky texture—an expressive example of how the gravel-rich soils of the Meuse Valley can produce balanced red wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBright ruby in colour, this Pinot Noir opens with aromas of red cherry, raspberry and wild strawberry, complemented by subtle floral notes and a delicate earthy character. On the palate, it is fresh and supple, with finely textured tannins, lively acidity and a clean, gently savoury finish.\n\nThe wine’s light-to-medium body and balanced structure make it approachable in its youth, while careful cellaring should allow the fruit and earthy nuances to develop further over the next few years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe vineyards of Aldeneyck lie in the Maasvallei Limburg, where deposits of gravel and sand left by the Meuse contribute to good drainage and help retain freshness in the wines. Exact harvesting and vinification details for this vintage are not provided, but the wine’s style reflects a careful focus on preserving Pinot Noir’s delicate fruit character, natural acidity and elegant structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eServe lightly cool, ideally at 14–16°C. It is a versatile partner for roast poultry, duck, pork tenderloin, grilled salmon, mushroom dishes and softly flavoured cheeses. Decanting is not essential, although a short airing of 20–30 minutes can help reveal the wine’s aromas and soften its youthful structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAldeneyck is one of Belgium’s most respected wine estates, based near Maaseik in the Maasvallei Limburg. The winery has played an important role in establishing Belgian wine as a serious part of the European fine-wine landscape, with a particular reputation for elegant, terroir-driven wines made from varieties such as Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Gris.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aldeneyck","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54604959580497,"sku":"GCW-ALDE-22051502","price":38.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0874\/0614\/9969\/files\/pinot_noir_bob_maasvallei_limburg_aldeneyck.png?v=1786999194","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/2022-aldeneyck-pinot-noir","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}