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Le Champ des Etoiles Pinot Noir 2017

Pays d'Oc IGP

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  • Gold, Guide Gilbert & Gaillard, 2018
  • Gold, Concours Mondial Bruxelles, 2018
  • Gold, China Wine & Spirits Awards (CWSA), 2018

Want all the charming silky red fruit and scent of Burgundy’s Pinot Noir without paying the earth? That was the goal for winemaker Mark Hoddy. We think he’s come up triple-Gold trumps – a perfect balance of lush ripe fruit and classic berry elegance.

Want all the charming silky red fruit and scent of Burgundy’s Pinot Noir without paying the earth? That was the goal for winemaker Mark Hoddy. We think he’s come up triple-Gold trumps – a perfect balance of lush ripe fruit and classic berry elegance.

Beyond the Label

Tasting notes

Silky raspberry and cherry with underlying earthy, leafy hints

Aroma

Earthy, raspberry and strawberry aromas

Le Champ des Etoiles Pinot Noir 2017

More information

  • 13.5% ABV
  • 10.13 Units
  • 750.00 ml
  • 31 December, 2020
  • Vegan

Chai winemaker Mark Hoddy had a mission with this wine – to produce the best Pinot Noir outside Burgundy. With its silky raspberry charm and leafy notes, we think he’s succeeded. Working with this finicky grape isn’t easy – Pinot Noir is most particular about its soil and even more about its climate. Indeed, it likes a spot where the fruit only just ripens and the wine is elegant. You wouldn’t think that true of anywhere in southern France, but Mark had three terroirs in mind – Limoux, Carcassonne and the Montagne Noir – up in the hills. There, warm days are followed by cool nights that slow ripening of the grapes and ensure excellent aroma and freshness. A charming red with soft red fruit, it’s great with white meats or a mushroom risotto.

"Great Pinot Noir, loads of bright red fruits. As good as any Burgundy for this price" Online Review
For the 2015 vintage
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