Escarpment Pahi Pinot Noir 2021
Escarpment Pahi Pinot Noir 2021
Price: 45,00€
DESCRIPTION
Escarpment Pahi Pinot Noir 2021 comes from a unique site on Te Muna Road, in the heart of the Martinborough terraces, on gravelly and alluvial soils. Aged for 20 months in French oak barrels (25% new), it expresses the entire essence of this terroir with remarkable elegance and depth.
The nose presents vibrant red fruits, enriched with notes of wild herbs and hints of game. The palate is velvety, with a soft structure, silky tannins, and a fine acidity ensuring a perfect balance. Aging potential of up to 15 years. Pairing with wild boar with juniper berries or duck breast with black cherries.
region
Wairarapa
New Zealand
Wairarapa, whose Māori name means "glistening waters", is a compact, confidential region nestled in the south of the North Island, an hour's drive from Wellington. Identified in the late 1970s as climatically close to Burgundy, its free draining gravel terraces and cool, dry climate gave rise to some of the most sought after Pinot Noirs in New Zealand. Its three subregions, Martinborough, Gladstone and Masterton, share a common base while offering nuances of character that a trained palate will pick out. Martinborough wines lean towards elegance and finesse, with notes of red cherry, strawberry, dried herbs and forest floor that develop towards leather and woodland complexity with age. A region that produces little, but produces well, firmly focused on quality over volume.
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A Pahi full of delicacy, with its fresh red fruits and wild herb notes. The palate is silky and the aging potential is real.
