This Pinot Noir hails from the Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge, a premium site meticulously designed for the highest quality production. The vineyard boasts high-density planting with disease-free Dijon clones, ensuring a rich concentration of flavors.
Winemaking Process: The wine undergoes fermentation using only native yeasts. The process involves a mix of 60% whole clusters and 40% whole berries in a stainless steel tank, with a total tank time of 31 days. Afterward, the wine is transferred to barrels (25% new) and aged for 11 months before bottling.
Tasting Notes:
- Color: The wine showcases a deep, rich hue.
- Aroma: Aromatically, it presents a complex blend of brambles, black cherry, and spices like sumac and aniseed.
- Palate: On the palate, the wine reveals a tense and phenolic grip, unfolding plush red fruits like wild strawberries, complemented by savory tomato skin and pomegranate notes. It finishes with a subtle saline touch.
The name 'Cuvée Cinema' is derived from the history of the vineyard site, where scenes from a movie based on the life of Napoleon were shot the year before the vineyards were introduced.
Wine Pairing Ideas:
Duck Confit: The rich flavors of the duck will complement the wine’s red fruit notes and tannins.
Mushroom Risotto: A savory mushroom risotto can bring out the earthy undertones of the Pinot Noir.
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