Pinot Noir 2003 - Library Wine
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$294.00
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Discover the allure of our meticulously aged Pinot Noir, a symphony of nuanced flavours and delicate aromas that embody the true essence of a distinguished Grand Cru. Immerse yourself in the ethereal fragrance and multi-layered complexity of a wine that has reached its pinnacle. Elevate your wine experience with our most rarest and exclusive Library Pinot Noir.
Vintage 2003+
Grapes were hand-harvested beginning of April with a low yield per vine. Volume was further reduced by poor flowering conditions in November 2002. Quality was superb.
Hans' Winemaking Comments+
This is an exceptional wine - beautifully concentrated with a velvety rich dark colour. This wine has flavours of plum, blackberry and black cherry with subtle undertones of spiciness and cedar. Grapes were hand-harvested beginning of April with a low yield per vine. Volume was reduced by poor flowering conditions in November 2002 and Hans’ low yield philosophy however quality was superb.
Original Tasting Notes+
This is an exceptional wine - beautifully concentrated with a velvety rich dark colour. This wine has flavours of plum, blackberry and black cherry with subtle undertones of spiciness and cedar.
Technical Data+
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Varieties |
100% Pinot Noir |
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Clones |
Pommard Clone UDC5; Dijon clones 114, 115, 667, 777; Swiss clone 10/5 |
| Rootstock | 3309 / SO4 / Riparia Gloire |
| Vine Planted | 1996 |
| Soil | Shallow (<45 cm) well drained sandy and gravelly soil with clay-sand patches from stony alluvium. |
| Planting Density | 5,550 vines/ha |
| Yield | <2t/ha |
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Alcohol |
13.5% |
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Residual Sugar |
<1g/L |
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Ageing Potential |
20+ years |
Food Matching Suggestions+
Pasta, Veal, Beef. Mature cheeses.