At the table with Estate Pinot Noir 2024
Roast duck, duck breast with cherries or pan-fried wild mushrooms. Its velvety tannins also go well with a well-aged sheep's milk tomme.
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Estate Pinot Noir 2024Clos Henri Vineyard
Description of Domaine Clos Henri Vineyard
Domaine Clos Henri Vineyard, nestled in the splendid Marlborough wine region of New Zealand, is the fruit of French winemaking expertise transposed to the rich and diverse lands of the southern hemisphere. This estate, founded by the Bourgeois family, renowned winegrowers in the Loire Valley, applies the principles of biodynamics to cultivate its vines, seeking to produce wines that faithfully reflect the unique character of their terroir.
Description of the Cuvée Clos Henri Vineyard Estate Pinot Noir
Cuvée Clos Henri Vineyard Estate Pinot Noir is a celebration of the elegance and complexity of Pinot Noir, grown with respect for natural cycles and the environment. This wine is an expression of the estate's quest for excellence, offering a rich and nuanced interpretation of the grape variety, with particular attention to the quality of the fruit and the expression of the Marlborough terroir.
Aromas of the Cuvée
With a deep aromatic bouquet, this Pinot Noir reveals notes of ripe red fruits, such as cherry and raspberry, accompanied by spicy and earthy nuances. Aging in oak barrels brings touches of vanilla and toast, enriching the complexity of the wine.
Characteristics of the Cuvée
- Grape variety: Pinot Noir
- Profile: A wine of great finesse, with velvety tannins and well-integrated acidity, which unfolds into a long and elegant finish.
- Aging Potential: This Pinot Noir has remarkable aging potential, promising to reveal greater depth and complexity with age.
Pairings with this Cuvée
Clos Henri Vineyard Estate Pinot Noir lends itself beautifully to pairing with fine dishes such as lightly grilled red meats, wild mushroom dishes or characterful cheeses. Its sophistication makes it an ideal companion for special tasting moments.
Where are we traveling?
MarlboroughNew Zealand
It lies at the northern tip of New Zealand's South Island, bordered by the sparkling waters of the Marlborough Sounds to the north and by the foothills of the Richmond Ranges to the south. The vineyards stretch mainly across the alluvial plains of the Wairau Valley and the higher slopes of the Southern Valleys and the Awatere Valley, in a luminous landscape of stony terraces framed by snow-capped mountains. Its winemaking history is surprisingly recent: it all began in 1973, when Montana (now Brancott Estate) planted the first Sauvignon Blanc and Müller-Thurgau vines on land then thought too cold for viticulture. Success came swiftly, and the first vintage of Cloudy Bay, in 1985, sealed Marlborough's status as a global phenomenon that single-handedly redefined the style of Sauvignon Blanc. The climate is cool and sunny, with the highest sunshine hours in New Zealand, tempered by cool nights and dry winds coming down from the mountains, preserving razor-sharp acidity and strikingly intense aromas. Marlborough has established itself as the world capital of Sauvignon Blanc, producing explosive wines with notes of passion fruit, gooseberry and lime zest, complemented by increasingly respected elegant, fruity Pinot Noir, fresh, precise Chardonnay and traditional-method sparkling wines – proof of a region whose ambition now reaches far beyond its founding grape.
The little history of the country
New Zealand
Introduced in 1819, vine growing was greatly developed by Jean-Baptiste Pompallier, a French Marist missionary. Sent to Oceania in 1837, he settled there from January 1838 onwards to develop New Zealand's vineyards. The first quality vineyards were established in the Hawke's Bay region in the 19th and early 20th centuries. After setbacks caused first by phylloxera and then by the First World War, the vineyards began to expand again during the Second World War, when their area doubled.
Today, New Zealand has 10 main wine regions spread across the North and South Islands, the largest of which is Marlborough. Most of New Zealand's wine regions have a maritime climate. The country's long, narrow shape means that vineyards are never more than 120 km from the coast, and most are much closer than that (with the exception of the semi-continental Central Otago region). A spine of mountains running down the centre of the country shields most of the main wine regions from the strong westerly winds off the Tasman Sea known as the "Roaring Forties". Because of these winds, there are few wine regions on New Zealand's west coast.
The quality and reputation of New Zealand wines are well established. Indeed, the country produces some of the best and most renowned Sauvignon Blanc in the world. And it is no coincidence that New Zealand has made Sauvignon Blanc its emblem, just like its sheep, its kiwis and its legendary haka!
All about Estate Pinot Noir 2024
At what temperature should Estate Pinot Noir 2024 be served?
Between 14 and 16 °C.
How long can Estate Pinot Noir 2024 be kept?
Ageing potential: 5 to 10 years, until around 2034. Store the bottle lying down, away from light, at around 12 °C.
Which grapes make up Estate Pinot Noir 2024?
Grapes: 100% Pinot Noir. Origin: Marlborough, New Zealand.
What to serve with Estate Pinot Noir 2024?
Estate Pinot Noir 2024 pairs well with hard cheese. Our dish ideas are in the food pairing box at the top of the page.