Pinot Noir "Grand Duc" 2015 Library Wine

Grand Duc Pinot Noir – 97 Points James Suckling
"A Pinot Noir worthy of its title."

From time to time, when the stars align, Hans creates not just a Pinot Noir but the extraordinary Grand Duc. This wine is a vineyard selection, crafted from the finest rows of a particular soil type in a remarkable vintage, harvested at the tiniest yield for unparalleled concentration and quality.

Hans ensures every bottle is worthy of its name. Like a fine ‘Grand Cru’ Burgundy, this handcrafted Pinot Noir receives the care and time it deserves: years of barrel and bottle ageing to achieve its full potential.

This is not just a wine; it is an experience, a tribute to what Pinot Noir can become in the hands of a true vigneron. Hans' Winemaking Comments

'The extended cold soak followed a natural, wild yeast fermentation over 20 days. After gentle pressing the wine was then transferred to French barriques (30% new) where it progressed through malolactic fermentation and aged on its fine lees for an invaluable 22 months, making it a contender to last the ages. No fining, no filtration.' Tasting Notes

From the origins of the Herzog name itself, this regal Pinot Noir is aptly dubbed the ‘Grand Duc’. A heady nose of black berries, dark chocolate with lot’s of spices lead to a mouth-watering palette of ripe dark plums, liquorice and velvety soft tannins. Extremely concentrated with an impressive structure but still lively and vibrant. A long, smoky luscious finish, fit for any member of the monarch. Technical Data Variety 100% Pinot Noir Clones Dijon clones 114, 115, 667, 777; Swiss clone 10/5 Rootstock S04 Vine Planted 1996 Soil

Shallow (