Bouchard Finlayson Galpin Peak Pinot Noir 2021
Bouchard Finlayson Galpin Peak Pinot Noir 2021
Price: 40,00€
DESCRIPTION
Bouchard Finlayson Galpin Peak Pinot Noir 2021 is sourced from the clay-shale soils of the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley in Walker Bay. Aged for 11 months in French oak barrels, 30% of which were new. pH 3.47, total acidity 5.5 g/L, residual sugar 2.2 g/L, alcohol 13%. This Pinot Noir perfectly embodies the delicacy and richness of the grape variety, faithfully expressing the region's terroir. The unique combination of soils and climate in the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, where the precise balance between ocean coolness and optimal phenolic ripeness is achieved, represents one of the country's finest Pinot Noir terroirs. The Bouchard Finlayson estate was founded in 1989 by Peter Finlayson, a pioneer of Pinot Noir in South Africa, near the mouth of the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley in Walker Bay. Managing a vineyard of about twenty hectares, he quickly became one of the country's most prominent winemakers. Since 2016, winemaker Chris Albrecht has perpetuated this style, balancing intensity, elegance, and harmony, with South Africa's finest Pinot Noirs leading the way.
On the nose, an alluring perfume of red cherries, delicately enveloped in a iron-rich minerality. On the palate, a structure that is both subtle and dynamic, supported by delicate tannins and refined oak. It pairs with braised lamb with spices or a beef stew with black olives. Serve between 14 and 16°C. Aging potential of 8 years and beyond.
REGION
Walker Bay
South Africa
On the south coast of the Western Cape, Walker Bay is one of the coolest and most renowned wine regions in South Africa. Bathed in sea air and sheltered by the surrounding mountains, it enjoys a temperate climate ideal for wines of great finesse.
Walker Bay is a paradise for delicate grapes: Pinot Noir and Chardonnay find their balance in the hills of Hemel en Aarde (Valley, Ridge, Upper), while Bot River stands out for its saline, vibrant Chenin Blanc. With brilliant light, varied soils and a temperate climate, the region shapes wines that are elegant, pure and intensely expressive.
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