favoring whole-bunch ferment
The harvested fruit was gently crushed and destemmed and allowed to cool on skins for 12 hours before being pressed to tank and allowed to settle and cool for 24 hours before being transferred to 2 and 3-year-old French oak barriques for fermentation and maturation
Crafted in the heart of Beaune by Arnaud Baillot and his wife Laure—granddaughter of Domaine Hudelot-Noëllat—this limited-edition Pinot Noir reflects a deep respect for Burgundy’s terroir and traditions
30% of the wine was aged in wood barrels
This is the finest and rarest wine they produce from their historic vineyard and property founded by Henning Rathjen
Pikorua Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc Pinot Meunier favoring whole-bunch fermentPikorua Sauvignon Blanc shows a pale straw colour with green hues, bright and vibrant in the glass. Intensely aromatic, the nose reveals passionfruit, lime zest and grapefruit, with hints of gooseberry, fresh herbs and citrus rind adding classic Marlborough character. Crisp and lively, the palate delivers juicy tropical fruit flavours of passionfruit and guava alongside zesty citrus. A vibrant acid line drives the wine, balanced by fresh herbal notes