Summary: La Noblesse (the noble ones) is a homage to the legacy of the nobility in France and what could be more regal than the Loire? Famed for its opulent châteaux, it was literally the seat of kings as the French nobility employed the finest architects to create a renaissance wonderland. The Loire remains one of France’s most diverse and exciting regions for wine and captivates withits terroir-driven wines.

 

Winemaking: Totally de-stemmed before a long, cool maceration. Maturation is primarily in stainless steel with roughly one third undergoing carbonic maceration, aiding aromatics and fruit expression. A further third receives six month maturation in French oak for greater complexity.
 
2019 Vintage: Following a string of successful vintages in the Loire, 2019 was just as auspicious. The region's flowering season was marked by frosts throughout April and early May. June and July saw yields affected by France's successive heatwaves, but also increased sugar concentration and exceptional quality in the red grapes in particular. The best examples look concentrated, structured, and with an acidity that lends beautiful balance.
 
Tasting Note: A varietal Pinot Noir that exhibits everything we love about this variety. Dark cherry fruit aromas dominate with a savoury and earthy undertone. On the palate it delivers softness and a silky palate weight of red fruits complemented by a hint of integrated oak.It’s seamless and moreish with a clean burst of acidity on the finish. Pair with a mushroom risotto or confit duck.