Pinot Noir 2011 - Library Wine

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2011 Library Pinot Noir – Elegance Refined by Time

Our 2011 Library Pinot Noir is a testament to the beauty of patience and expert craftsmanship. After years of ageing in optimal conditions, this vintage reveals an extraordinary complexity, with delicate aromas that evoke the charm of a Grand Cru. Its nuanced flavors and silky texture reflect the essence of Pinot Noir at its finest. A rare opportunity to experience a perfectly matured wine, this 2011 release is a true jewel from our library collection, crafted for those who appreciate the pinnacle of refinement.

Vintage 2011+

After a perfect, warm autumn we handpicked less than 900g/vine of wonderful, physiologically ripe grapes for a vibrant and alluring Pinot.

Hans' Winemaking Comments+

The grapes were given four days to cold-soak before a natural wild yeast initiation of the ferment. The wine spent 24 days on skins before being pressed and transferred into 20% new French Allier barriques for malolactic fermentation and further aging for 18 months. Unfined & unfiltered to retain the great flavours. Natural sediments may show.

Tasting Notes+

An exceptional rich ruby red wine of outstanding depth and structure. Vibrant and alluring it displays notes of dark red fruits, blackberries and dark chocolate with a deep earthy undertone held together with ripe tannins, fine acidity and minerality. This elegant stunner will develop beautifully over many years2.

Technical Data+

Varieties	100% Pinot Noir
Clones	Pommard clones UDC5; Dijon clones 114, 115, 667, 777; Swiss clone 10/5
Rootstock	3309 / SO4 / Riparia Gloire
Vine Planted	1996
Soil	Shallow (<45 cm) well drained sandy and gravelly soil with clay-sand patches from stony alluvium.
Planting Density	5,550 vines/ha
Yield	2.5t/ha
Alcohol	13.5%
Residual Sugar	<1g/L
Ageing Potential	10+ years

Food Matching Suggestions+

A perfect match for almost anything! But particularly great with pork, lamb and pasta dishes.