Producer Profile

The wines of Montsablé are inspired by the desire to craft elegant Burgundian varietals from Southern France. Working with growers in cooler sites of lower vigour, they seek out fruit that delivers clean fruit flavours and great balance. Minimal oak is used resulting in Chardonnay with great palate weight, bright fruit and texture while the Pinot positively sings with lifted cherry and wild strawberry fruit.

Viticulture

This high quality Pinot Noir comes from the Puisserguier vineyards in the Saint Chinian area of Languedoc. The yields are very strictly controlled for maximum fruit quality, to achieve the specific ripeness levels to create aromatic, elegant wine.

Winemaking

Burgundian methods are used for the vinification with a gentle extraction by punch-down of the cap. Low temperature vatting (24°C) to preserve the fragile and subtle notes of the Pinot Noir. Maturation in stainless steel vats on fine lees with 10% aged for 3 months in new French Oak.

Oak Treatment

Time: 3 months; Type: French; % oaked: 10; % new oak: 100;

Tasting Note

This classic Burgundian variety has been produced in the sunny climate of Languedoc in the south of France. Although much warmer than the cool climate of the Côte d’Or great care has been taken to ensure that it is every bit as elegant. Red ruby colour. Aromatic nose of black cherries with elegant floral notes. On the palate, this Pinot Noir is silky and well balanced, with smooth tannins.

Food Matching

Pairs beautifully with game dishes