At the table with Escaroth Vineyard 2020
Roast duck breast with mild spices, rack of lamb in herb crust, grilled pork tenderloin with mushrooms, wild mushroom risotto, aged hard cheeses.
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Located in the Marlborough wine region, at the northern tip of New Zealand's South Island, Escaroth vineyard is nestled in the Omaka Valley, slightly set back from the coastal plain. This site benefits from a cool, sunny climate, marked by significant diurnal temperature variations, conducive to a slow and steady ripening of the grapes. The soils, composed of well-drained silts, clays, and gravels, produce concentrated berries, giving rise to wines of character, precision, and elegance.
The grapes are hand-harvested, sorted, and then destemmed before cold pre-fermentation maceration. Fermentation takes place in open-top tanks with indigenous yeasts, accompanied by gentle punch-downs to extract color and tannins in a controlled manner. After devatting and gentle pressing, the wine is transferred to French oak barrels, mostly old, where it continues its malolactic fermentation and ages on fine lees, with limited rackings, to preserve the purity of the fruit and the fineness of the texture.
This wine reveals notes of black cherry, ripe plum, and raspberry, enhanced by floral touches of violet and spicy nuances of pepper and clove, supported by a discreet oak influence with accents of cedar and vanilla. The palate presents a silky texture, a fresh acidity, and fine, well-integrated tannins, which extend into a persistent and harmonious finish.
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MarlboroughNew Zealand
It is located at the northern end of New Zealand's South Island, bordered by the sparkling waters of the Marlborough Sounds to the north and the foothills of the Richmond Ranges to the south. The vineyards extend mainly over 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 bordered by snow-capped mountains. The wine history is surprisingly recent: it all began in 1973, when Montana (now Brancott Estate) planted the first vines of Sauvignon Blanc and Müller-Thurgau on lands that were then thought to be too cold for viticulture. Success was rapid and the first vintage of Cloudy Bay, in 1985, completed Marlborough's transformation into a global phenomenon that alone redefined the style of Sauvignon Blanc. The climate is cool and sunny, benefiting from the highest sunshine hours in New Zealand, tempered by cool nights and dry winds descending from the mountains, preserving a crisp acidity and aromas of striking intensity. Marlborough has established itself as the world capital of Sauvignon Blanc, producing explosive wines with notes of passionfruit, gooseberry, and lime zest, complemented by increasingly respected elegant and fruity Pinot Noir, fresh and precise Chardonnay, and traditional method sparkling wines that attest to a region whose ambition now far exceeds its founding grape variety.
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 Escaroth Vineyard 2020
At what temperature should Escaroth Vineyard 2020 be served?
Between 14 and 16 °C.
How long can Escaroth Vineyard 2020 be kept?
Ageing potential: 5 to 10 years, until around 2030. Store the bottle lying down, away from light, at around 12 °C.
Which grapes make up Escaroth Vineyard 2020?
Grapes: 100% Pinot Noir. Origin: Marlborough, New Zealand. Alcohol: 13.5%.
What to serve with Escaroth Vineyard 2020?
Escaroth Vineyard 2020 pairs well with lamb, hard cheese, vegetarian dishes and white meat. Our dish ideas are in the food pairing box at the top of the page.