Pegasus Bay Aged Release Pinot Noir 2015 alpes-de-haute-provence-igp with 15% new barrels

with 15% new barrels

in the Southern Rhône Valley

There are tropical notes of pineapples

These changes were driven by the simple fact that the estate vineyards had no possibility of providing the 5000-6000 dozen bottles of wine sold each year

hints of minerals and memories of jasmine and fennel

Pegasus Bay Aged Release Pinot Noir 2015 alpes-de-haute-provence-igp with 15% new barrelsThe wine has a vibrant ruby appearance. On the nose there is a selection of red fruit aromas (raspberry, pomegranate and cherry), as well as pepper and clove. Underpinning this are savoury notes reminiscent of grilled game and black olive tapenade. The palate is satisfyingly concentrated with fine grained tannins, however there is a refreshing minerality which ensures the wine remains tight and focused, with a lasting finish.