Merricks Estate Pinot Noir 2021 Size::1 Bottle where the vines are rooted

where the vines are rooted in clay soils over chalk

dark chocolate and abundant ripe plum characters against a smooth fine palate and velvety tannins

clay and limestone soils of the Cher Valley between Tours and Orléans

The resulting wine was pressed directly to 500L French oak puncheons (30% new) where it rested with minimal intervention for 11 months prior to bottling

Merricks Estate Pinot Noir 2021 Size::1 Bottle where the vines are rootedSemi translucent dark red core with black shaded edges and a red to light brick red hue. Drifting through the nostrils are fragrant scents of dark cherry, anise and rhubarb followed by some dried herb, spicy bramble and subtle varnish like notes. Spicy dark cherry and rhubarb flavours decorate the palate with a supple feel. Some anise, earth and brambly dried herb like characters linger underneath. Velvet smooth tannins with a soft yet spicy finish.