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Greywacke - Marlborough Pinot Noir 2019
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Greywacke - Marlborough Pinot Noir 2019

Nouvelle Zélande • Marlborough • Red

CHF 198.00 tax included
CHF 198.00 tax included
CHF 33.00 / unit
Packaging : 6 x 75CL - Cardboard

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Description

THE Greywacke Marlborough Pinot Noir 2019 is a refined expression of New Zealand terroir. This wine red, originating from the Marlborough region, reveals the passion and know-how of the domaine Greywacke. Let yourself be seduced by its unique character and its ability to capture the very essence of its origin.
Ratings

Ratings

  • Wine Spectator 92/100
Notes and pairings

Notes and pairings

Tasting notes

The ruby-red color of this Greywacke Pinot Noir immediately catches the eye. On the nose, a complex bouquet of ripe red fruit, sweet spices, and earthy notes unfolds. The palate is full and silky, with fine tannins and refreshing acidity. The finish is long and persistent, leaving a rich and elegant aromatic imprint.

Food & wine pairings

It will perfectly complement a duck breast, a mushroom risotto or a platter of mature cheeses.
Producer

Producer

The Greywacke vineyard, located in the Marlborough region, benefits from a climat A temperate and sunny climate, ideal for growing Pinot Noir. The terroir, though not disclosed, plays a crucial role in the unique expression of this wine. The vines are cultivated with care and respect for the environment, preserving the quality of the grapes and the authenticity of the terroir. Each plot is selected for its potential to produce exceptional wines, reflecting the diversity and richness of the New Zealand landscape.

Owner and history

Kevin Judd, founder and owner of Greywacke, is a passionate and experienced winemaker. Drawing on his experience at Cloudy Bay, he has created his own domaine With a desire to produce authentic and expressive wines, Kevin Judd's love for the Marlborough terroir and his commitment to quality are reflected in every bottle. He is a true winemaker, dedicating all his expertise and passion to achieving excellence.

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.

WINEMAKING: The grapes were hand-harvested and cooled overnight before being manually sorted.

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 vibrant and expressive Pinot Noir, which reveals the purity of the Marlborough terroir with rare elegance.

  • Serving temperature 16–18 °C

  • Climax 2023 à 2030

Wine profile

  • Fruity
  • Complex
  • Spicy