Shelter Winery Spätburgunder 2021

Description

From vineyards with an average age of 15 years, maceration and fermentation in open French oak vats, punch down 4 times per day, 4 week skin contact. Ageing in French oak barrels (5% new, 95% old) for 16 months with malolactic fermentation. No fining or filtering. 15900 bottles made. A Premier Cru quality Pinot with high-toned notes of baking spice and small red berries.

Pinot Noir 100%
Alcohol: 12.5%
Sugar: 0.9 g/L
Organic farming practice

92 Falstaff: “On the nose, intense aromas of young cherry, currant, tomato leaf, plum, clove and vanilla. On the palate, wild berries and herbal savouriness, lively acidity, fine tannins, good overall balance and a nice, long finish.”

92 James Suckling: “This doesn’t taste a bit like it comes from a difficult vintage. Deep nose of wet earth, red beets, forest berries and spice. Excellent tannin structure and some real concentration to balance it on the medium-bodied palate, the acidity already beautifully integrated. All the elements interlock very neatly at the long moderately dry finish. Good aging potential.“