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Greywacke - Marlborough Pinot Noir 2017

Nouvelle Zélande • Marlborough • Red

$2,332.00 tax included
$2,332.00 tax included
$777.33 / unit
Packaging : 1 x 150CL - Box

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Description

THE Greywacke Marlborough Pinot Noir 2017 is an ode to the expression of New Zealand terroir. This wine red, from the Marlborough region, reveals the unique signature of domaine Greywacke. A fruity, elegant red wine of beautiful complexity that will seduce Pinot Noir lovers seeking new discoveries. Let yourself be transported by this exceptional red wine.
Ratings

Ratings

  • Wine Spectator 91/100
Notes and pairings

Notes and pairings

Tasting notes

This 2017 Pinot Noir boasts a brilliant ruby-red color. The nose reveals aromas of red cherries and raspberries, with delicate spicy and floral notes. On the palate, the attack is supple and fruity, with silky tannins and lovely acidity. The finish is long and persistent, leaving a pleasant sensation of freshness and aromatic complexity. A red wine that fully expresses the potential of Marlborough Pinot Noir.

Food & wine pairings

Perfect with roast duck, grilled salmon, or wild mushrooms. A delight with a selection of fine cheeses.
Producer

Producer

The Greywacke vineyard is located in the Marlborough region of New Zealand, renowned for its magnificent landscapes and its climat Ideal for vine cultivation, the terroir is characterized by gravelly, well-drained soils, which contribute to the concentration of aromas and the finesse of the tannins in the wines. climat The climate is fresh and sunny, with cool nights that promote a slow and balanced ripening of the grapes. These ideal conditions allow for the production of Pinot Noirs of great elegance and beautiful complexity.

Owner and history

Kevin Judd, founder and owner of Greywacke, is a passionate and globally respected winemaker. Drawing on his experience as head winemaker at Cloudy Bay, he created Greywacke to express his own vision of wine and his deep connection to the Marlborough terroir. His approach is based on respect for nature, grape quality, and meticulous winemaking. He is now recognized as one of New Zealand's finest producers of Pinot Noir.

Vinification and aging

All the fruit came from the southern Marlborough valleys and was primarily sourced from the Yarrum vineyard, located on the Brancott/Ben Morven ridge. Typical of this sub-region, the aeolian loess soils are composed of clayey silt with varying gravel content. The different plots are cultivated with a mixture of Pinot Noir clones, mainly Dijon 115, 777, and 667, as well as smaller plots of UCD5 and AM 10/5.

The vines are mainly planted on the hillside and trained in VSP (vertical positioning of shoots) with two canes, with a high planting density of 3,800 vines per hectare.
The grapes were harvested by hand and cooled overnight before being sorted manually.
Most of the fruit was then placed in open vats, most of which also contained a proportion of whole bunches. The grapes macerated on their skins before fermentation began with indigenous yeasts, and were then punched down daily. After fermentation, the wine was pressed, racked, and placed in French oak barrels (30% new).

Each clone was aged separately in barrels for 11 months, before blending at the end of February 2021. The wine was bottled in November, with an alcohol content of 13.5%, a pH of 3.68 and an acidity of 5.4 g/l.

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The team's opinion

A New Zealand Pinot Noir that transcends conventions, a true invitation to a taste journey.

  • Serving temperature 14–16 °C

  • Climax 2020 à 2027

Wine profile

  • Fruity
  • Complex
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