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Although predominantly associated with fine white wines such as Riesling and Gewurztraminer, Alsace also produces red wine from the Pinot Noir, the Burgundy grape.
Pinot Noir tends to flourish in the slightly cooler climes, which is why you'll seldom find it in the Languedoc. It tends to be more of a dark rosé in colour, and cheap examples can be a bit thin - so it is not necessarily the best wine to come out of Alsace.
However, you can get a chance to try some out at the Pinot Noir Festival in Rodern (68 Haut Rhin, Alsace-Lorraine) 15/16 July 2006- see map. The village is on the Alsace Wine route - and even has a "rue du Pinot Noir"!
see www.alsace-route-des-vins.com