R580
‘The idea here is to produce a Pinot Noir with "longevity and tannins", according to Nico Grobler, who makes this 70% whole bunch-fermented red with the Burgundian 115, 113 and 459 clones. Serious, firm and intense, with 25% new Burgundian barrels, it has toasty top notes, grippy tannins, a ferrous undertone and plum and black cherry flavours. 2026-32’ – Tim Atkin MW, SA Special Report 2024, 94/100
‘Grapes from own high-density vineyards, 50% PN 115, 48% PN 113 and 2% PN 459. 75% whole-bunch fermentation before maturation lasting 11 months in 228-litre barrels, 25% new. Raspberry, black cherry, some pleasant herbaceous character, beetroot and mushroom on the nose while the the palate Is light-bodied with lemon-like acidity and chalky tannins. Good transparency in the sense that all its structural elements can be distinctly seen. Alc: 13%.’ – Christian Eedes, Winemag.co.za, 94/100
‘Grapes from own high-density vineyards, 50% PN 115, 48% PN 113 and 2% PN 459. 75% whole-bunch fermentation before maturation lasting 11 months in 228-litre barrels, 25% new. Raspberry, black cherry, some pleasant herbaceous character, beetroot and mushroom on the nose while the the palate Is light-bodied with lemon-like acidity and chalky tannins. Good transparency in the sense that all its structural elements can be distinctly seen. Alc: 13%.’ – Christian Eedes, Winemag.co.za, 94/100
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Winemaker | Nico Grobler |
| Alcohol | 13% |
| Blend information | 100% Pinot Noir |
| Drink to | Drink or cellar |
| Variety | Pinot Noir |
| Rating | TA 94 |
| Technical analysis | RS: 1.9 g/L | TA: 5.5 g/L | PH: 3.53 |
| Producer information | Nico Grobler is an extremely accomplished winemaker that still, somehow, flies under the radar. Responsible for the multi-award-winning Eikendal wines, Nico and his wife have set up La Brune in Elgin and focus solely on Pinot Noir. Hell-bent on making wines with natural acidity, his value Pinot is a great demonstration of this. |
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COLLECTION (Cape Town only):
Orders are available for free collection at our Cape Town office only. You will be notified as soon as your order is ready for collection.
CELLARING:
Wine Cellar offers professional wine storage at our premises in Cape Town. If you are not an existing cellaring client, please view our rates and set up an account by visiting our cellaring page.
JOHANNESBURG ONR:
For this special overnight road service, orders must be placed before 13h00 SAST. The order will be delivered by the close of business the following working day.
INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING:
We use a third party courier for international shipping. Please contact info@winecellar.co.za for the rates and delivery options.
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