Pinot Noir 2003 - Library Wine

Pinot Noir 2003 - Library Wine

Regular price $294.00 Sale

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+

Varieties

100% Pinot Noir

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

Alcohol

13.5%

Residual Sugar

<1g/L

Ageing Potential

20+ years

Food Matching Suggestions+

Pasta, Veal, Beef. Mature cheeses.