A celebratory dinner
Centraal Museum, Utrecht, NL
Tasted Friday, October 31, 2025 by Xavier Auerbach with 19 views
Introduction
A private gathering to celebrate fifty years of entrepreneurship of John Fentener van Vlissingen and his wife Marine Michelle Comtesse de Pourtalès. The wines at the dinner were from the domaine in Neuchâtel owned by the Fondation Hôpital Pourtalès. It was founded in 1808 by Jacques-Louis Pourtalès, an ancestor of the Comtesse in the direct line.
2023 Domaine de l'Hôpital Pourtalès Pinot Noir Œil de Perdrix 91 Points
Switzerland, Three Lakes, Neuchâtel
Made from 100% Pinot Noir, direct press without too much macération, fermented and aged in a mix of stainless steel and large older wood 12.8% ABV. Onion skin colour; ripe red berries on the nose; soft but fresh palate, juicy and supple, spicy and richly textured, peach and citrus; good length.
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2023 Domaine de l'Hôpital Pourtalès Chasselas Vieilles Vignes Les Perles d'Or 91 Points
Switzerland, Three Lakes, Neuchâtel
Made from 100% old vine Chasselas (60 years old on average), organic viticulture, four hour maceration on the skins, cool alcoholic fermentation at 10C-12C, non malo, aged in a 2800 litre barrel until bottling in July 2024, 11.5% ABV. Crisp and fresh, minerally energy, juicy pear and citrus, clear and precise but in a friendly style, good length.
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2021 Domaine de l'Hôpital Pourtalès Pinot Noir Barrique 91 Points
Switzerland, Three Lakes, Neuchâtel
Made from the best parcels of Pinot Noir at the Domaine, fermented and aged in a combination of stainless steel and Burgundian barriques (30% new) for 18-20 months, 13.8% ABV. Light and bright in style, red berries and a hint of liquorice, elegant and not too dry, well integrated oak, nice hints of spice and forest floor, appetising finish.
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