Cuvee Dissenay Pinot Noir 2024This Pinot Noir from Reunis Cezaban is a beautifully expressive wine from the Pays d'Oc region in Languedoc, France. To preserve the elegant style and complexity of the variety, the grapes are harvested early in the season. They are carefully sorted and de stemmed upon arrival at the cellar, with fermentation taking place in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature of 26 28C. Over 15 days, gentle punch downs extract colour and tannins, while

grandson of founder Georges

orchards and flora

The fruit had been destined for supermarkets and farmers markets but was declined due to being too big

a strawberry garnish would work a treat

Nestled in a mountain amphitheatre

The 2022 vintage is a beautifully complete wine

from 40 year old Monastrell vines in Jumilla

There is a herbal quality reflective of the local terrain which supports Rock Rose and Rosemary

a powerful finish and subtle nuttiness

this however does not make it any less outstanding

Fuller and yet more tightly wound than the estate Chardonnay

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