Bouchard Finlayson Tete de Cuvée Pinot Noir 2021
Bouchard Finlayson Tete de Cuvée Pinot Noir 2021
Price: 180,00€
DESCRIPTION
Bouchard Finlayson Tête de Cuvée Galpin Peak Pinot Noir 2021 represents the estate's most accomplished parcel selection, sourced from the finest barrels of the vintage. Produced only when weather conditions permit, this cuvée embodies the most precise expression of the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley terroir. The 2021 vintage benefited from cool and dry conditions at the end of the growth cycle, promoting slow and complete ripening. The grapes primarily come from old vines with an average age exceeding 22 years. Only eight barrels were selected, four of which were new wood. Aged for 11 months in French oak barrels. pH 3.44, total acidity 5.6 g/L, residual sugar 2.0 g/L, alcohol 13%. 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, black cherry, strawberry, and rose, enhanced by subtle touches of cinnamon. On the palate, ample and savory, driven by a dense texture and supported by perfectly integrated oak. Regal and elegant, it builds toward a complex and long-lasting finish through to 2035. It pairs with a crispy duck breast or a fragrant seafood risotto. Aging potential of 10 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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This concentrated and elegant prestige cuvée represents the very best of Hemel-en-Aarde.
