Ethereal 96pt Pinot & Superb Chardonnay from La Brune

La Brune

Ethereal 96pt Pinot & Superb Chardonnay

South Africa has some great producers of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay and La Brune is certainly one of them. With an aesthetic and sense of detail that’s second to none, Nico Grobler’s 2024 releases are tremendous, showing just how terrific Elgin Pinot and Chardonnay can be.

If Pinot is your preference, then the impressive 96-point La Brune 2024 is a no-brainer. It offers precision and crystalline fruit purity, with fine, detailed tannins. We agree with Christian Eedes, that this is ‘a gorgeous wine – delicate, yes, but by no means ephemeral. It lingers with grace’.

The 2024 Chardonnay is ‘a wine of real gravitas’ notes Eedes. Nico's love for Chardonnay is clear here. ‘Powerful, and textured’, it is pure indulgence in a glass. The nose shows soft citrus and white florals, it’s multi-layered, deeply satisfying and down-right delicious! Give it a year to fully show off.

This is undoubtedly his finest set to date and with limited production, we suggest you tuck in.

Ethereal 96pt Pinot & Superb Chardonnay from La Brune

The 2024 Pinot Noir is sourced from a high density, single vineyard on their farm planted to Clone 115 and 113. All clones are vinified separately and placed in specific barrels that Nico feels are the most suited for each clone. It sees 45% whole bunch fermentation and 25% new oak, resulting in remarkable balance and structure.

The 2024 Chardonnay is sourced from a neighbours’ farm, with a focus on clones CY548 and CY95. Also vinified separately, Nico changed the maturation regime from 12 months to 9 months, allowing the purity of fruit to really show off in 2024.

Nico is ecstatic about the 2024 vintage. His passionate and perfectionist heart ensures that every possible measure is taken to achieve excellence.

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