2023 Vino de Vinedo Los Parientes Pinot Noir
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The latest release of Baettig's "village" Pinot Noir, the 2023 is bright and expressive with a nose chock-full of raspberry fruit and more delicate florals. The palate is juicy and vibrant, with the chalky chew of tannins to complement the approchable fruit and moreish acidity. There's a pleasing twist of mineral bitterness that adds further complexity. Delicious. It saw 15% whole-bunch fermentation and spent eight months in 8% new French oak.
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The 2023 Pinot Noir Viñedo Los Parientes originates from Traiguén, Araucanía. Fermented with 15% whole clusters and aged for eight months in oak barrels, it presents a purple hue. Aromas of cherry, pomegranate, dried flowers and sweet briars intertwine with cedar notes. Dry, lean and taut on the palate, the combination of stem tannins, oak and silky Pinot texture elevates things, creating a faintly plush mouthfeel with a gentle roughness. This is a meticulously crafted Pinot Noir from the deep south of Chile.
Lots of flowers and strawberries with hints of sauerkraut, tile, seashells, iodine and herbs. Succulent and firm with direct, pure red-berry fruit. Fresh, dusty tannins give grip at the end. 30,000 bottles made. Around 15% whole clusters. Drink now or hold.
A wine that needs a little more time in bottle, this has plenty of colour, grip and intensity for a Pinot Noir. Fermented with 15% whole bunches, it has lots of cool climate acidity, a hint of green malt, stylish 8% new wood and a tangy redcurrant, red cherry and pomegranate palate supported by savoury tannins.
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Baettig is the exciting project from leading winemaker Francisco Baettig (of Errázuriz fame). Crafting vibrant, site-expressive wines from Chile’s south, with Pinot Noir and Chardonnay in Malleco and Cabernet Sauvignon from the Maule – this is one of the hottest names in South America.