Saint Clair Family Estate Pioneer Block 23 Masters Block Pinot Noir 2016 augsale at Rochefort-sur-Loire

at Rochefort-sur-Loire

This wine is pale yellow in colour with a pleasant aroma that characterises the variety

Mourvèdre 10% & Syrah 10%

The soil here is pure granitic sand

Clove spice and a hint of smoky oak bring both flavour and tannin

Saint Clair Family Estate Pioneer Block 23 Masters Block Pinot Noir 2016 augsale at Rochefort-sur-LoireThe fruit was harvested when it had reached full physiological ripeness and maximum flavour maturity. At the winery, the fruit was held cold for five days prior to fermentation to help extract maximum flavour and to enhance colour stability. seven per cent of whole cluster were added to the fermentation to add a stems component to the mix. Specially selected cultured yeast were used to carry