Combe Rocher Reserve Pays d'Oc Pinot Noir 2023 (France)

Combe Rocher Reserve Pays d'Oc Pinot Noir 2023 (France)"It's splendidly fruited with stylish complexity, showing dark plum, wild strawberry, game, warm spice, and assorted nut characters with a hint of porcini. The palate delivers excellent weight and plump mouthfeel, well supported by fine texture and supple tannins, making it fabulously drinkable. At its best: now to 2029" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit "Excellent aromatics with dark plum and cherry scents framed by purple flowers and gentle barrel spices of clove

 
"It's splendidly fruited with stylish complexity, showing dark plum, wild strawberry, game, warm spice, and assorted nut characters with a hint of porcini. The palate delivers excellent weight and plump mouthfeel, well supported by fine texture and supple tannins, making it fabulously drinkable. At its best: now to 2029" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
 
"Excellent aromatics with dark plum and cherry scents framed by purple flowers and gentle barrel spices of clove and vanilla. A touch of earth and wood smoke add complexity, most of all this wine’s bouquet has charm. Polished and fresh on the palate with flavours that remain red berry based with a plum note then spice and wood. Fine tannins and medium+ acid line, a well made wine ready to drink from day of purchase through 2029" Cameron Douglas, Master Sommelier
 
Produced by the highly acclaimed LGI wines, who were awarded Best French Still Wine Producer at the Berliner Wein Trophy for three years in a row. Originally the brainchild of Alain Grignon and UK Master of Wine Mark Lynton, who had a vision of making affordable, modern French wines designed specifically for the international market. Now under the supervision of oenologist Xavier Roger with wines tailor-made to appeal to Kiwi tastes through local importer Steve Bennett, Master of Wine.
 
The Combe Rocher (literally ‘rocky valley’) range is one of pure authenticity crafted from carefully selected terroirs, situated on high altitude slopes, with rocky soils. The terroir effect is very noticeable in this region due to the great variety of winegrowing microclimates that create an expression of the grape varieties that is unique. This specific Pinot is planted on calcareous marl vineyards with fantastic exposure to the sun.
 
Grapes are sorted and destemmed. Fermentation occurs at a controlled temperature, and the wine is punched down daily until fermentation is finished. A percentage of the wine is matured under the influence of French oak while the balance is kept in stainless steel to preserve the vibrant fruit characteristics.
 
Food Pairing: Great with mushroom dishes, aged cheese, grilled duck, chicken, pork and beef.