Wine Enthusiast – Aged for at least 12 years after bottling, this Champagne is richly textured, showing mature fruitiness, touches of aging from the brioche flavors and an elegant, ripe aftertaste.
Decanter – The deep golden colour promises the richness that nose and palate duly deliver. The first sniff reveals rounded generosity reminiscent of shortbread, further swirling brings yellow apple with overtones of ripe apricot. That apple and apricot combo settles into a mid-palate mellowness, edged and enlivened by smooth bubbles that frame all this richness with their welcome freshness. Indeed, the wine works as an indulgent aperitif but comes into its own with food.
Robert Parker/Wine Advocate – Based on the 2006 vintage and disgorged in December 2019, the inaugural release of Gosset's new NV Brut 12 Ans de Cave a Minima wafts from the glass with a lovely bouquet of candied peel, warm biscuits, yellow orchard fruit and brioche. Medium to full-bodied, fleshy and enveloping, it's bright and incisive, with beautifully integrated acids, a delicate pinpoint mousse and a long, sapid finish. Gosset's racy style has really synergized with the ripe vintage and long sur lattes maturation to make for a very successful cuvée
James Suckling – This has an intense, complex nose of charred bark, dark cherries, black raspberries, cumin, spice box, iodine and slate. It’s medium- to full-bodied with a firm, sleek tannin structure providing plenty of support to the dark fruit. Tight and mineral at the end. Better after 2023. 95 Points – James Suckling
The Wine Front – Beautiful wine. Settled, balanced and composed. It’s driven by red cherry, strawberry and sweet spice flavours though woodsy herbs, chicory, undergrowth and mint notes are all contributors. It’s not a deep wine but it’s lengthy. It’s flushed with acidity but it still manages to feel silken. Every t crossed, every i dotted.
Robert Parker/Wine Advocate – "The 2018 Chapelle-Chambertin Grand Cru (Domaine Louis Jadot) lives up to its fine showing in barrel, unwinding in the glass with notes of cherries, red berries and licorice mingled with hints of violets and warm spices. Full-bodied, layered and seamless, with a deep core of fruit, velvety tannins and succulent acids, it's elegant and complete, concluding with a long, mouthwatering finish. This has turned out beautifully. In 2019, I reported on over 120 different 2018 Burgundies from Louis Jadot. As I wrote then, Jadot's Frédéric Barnier was optimistic about the reds from the beginning, but, he said, "We worked hard with the white wines—blocking a lot of malolactic—to make them fresh and lively." Revisiting an extensive range from bottle in my office in the United States, I was gratified to find the wines just as consistent as they had shown in barrel. The accompanying tasting notes record my impressions in detail." Robert Parker
James Halliday – "A blend of estate and purchased fruit from the Moorabool Valley, extracted gently with a smidgeon of whole bunch and a swab of new oak (10% respectively). The result, a sassy pinot with chinotto, rhubarb, cardamon and maraschino cherry notes clattering along a gentle weave of tannin." - Ned Goodwin MW (Halliday Wine Companion)
Pinot Noir, often referred to as the "heartbreak grape," is celebrated for its finicky nature and the rewards it offers when cultivated with care. Originating from the Burgundy region of France, this varietal has now found homes in various corners of the globe, from the cool climates of New Zealand's South Island to the sun-kissed valleys of California. The grape's thin skin and sensitivity to its environment mean that even slight variations in terroir can lead to vastly different flavor profiles. Tasters might detect notes of ripe cherries and raspberries in one bottle, while another might reveal undertones of earth, leather, and tea. This inherent complexity makes Pinot Noir a favorite among enthusiasts, eager to explore its multifaceted expressions. Its adaptability to a range of culinary dishes, from salmon to duck, further cements its status as a beloved choice for wine lovers around the world.
Pinot Noir is a red wine grape variety known for producing some of the world’s most refined and sophisticated wines. It is a thin-skinned grape that is difficult to grow, but when grown in the right conditions, it can produce light to medium-bodied wines with flavours of red and black fruit, earth and spice. Pinot Noir is often called the “heartbreak grape” because of its finicky nature, but it is also highly prized by winemakers and wine enthusiasts alike. Pinot prefers cold climates and, unlike other popular grapes such as Cabernet Sauvignon, it won’t grow anywhere — Pinot only thrives when the conditions are right.
Pinot Noir is a popular varietal that is grown in many regions around the world. Some of the most popular Pinot Noir wines come from Burgundy, France, where the grape is said to have originated. Other popular regions for Pinot Noir include California, Oregon, Australia, Germany, Northern Italy and New Zealand. Some of the most well-known Pinot Noir wines include Domaine de la Romanée-Conti in Burgundy, Kistler Vineyards in California, and Williams Selyem in Oregon.
Pinot Noir can be made in various styles, depending on the region and winemaking techniques. Some Pinot Noir wines are light and fruity, while others are full-bodied and complex. Some of the different types of Pinot Noir wine include: Burgundy Pinot Noir: These wines are often light, tart and delicate, with black fruit and earth flavours. Mushrooms and undergrowth are common traits in Burgundian Pinot, and new oak spice aromas are not as noticeable. New World Pinot Noir: These wines are often more fruit-forward and full-bodied, with flavours of black cherry, raspberry and spice. You’ll notice new oak scents in these expressions, but only sometimes earthbound aromas. Sparkling Pinot Noir: Pinot Noir is also used to make sparkling wines, such as Champagne and others. Together with Chardonnay, Pinot Noir is one of the key ingredients in the most elegant sparkling white and rosé wines.
The best Pinot Noir wines are often a matter of personal taste, but some of the most highly rated and sought-after Pinot Noir wines include: Bouchard Pere & Fils: This Burgundy producer is known for producing some of the world’s finest and highly prized Pinot Noir wines. La Crema: This California producer is known for producing rich and complex Pinot Noir wines highly sought after by wine enthusiasts. 42 Degrees South: This producer from New Zealand is known for producing elegant and balanced Pinot Noir wines that critics and wine enthusiasts highly rate. New Zealand is becoming a leading source of fine Pinot at affordable prices.
Pinot Noir is not amongst the most planted grapes in the world despite its popularity, and it’s because it only grows in specific places and can only be tamed by expert hands. Opening a bottle of Pinot Noir is always a special occasion. Explore our collection of Pinot Noir and add a couple of bottles to your cellar for everyday enjoyment and memorable dinner parties; Pinot Noir never disappoints.
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We aim to have all wines be vintage specific. In the case the listed vintage is out of stock and you note you would like that particular vintage, we will inform you via email for approval to go ahead.
To be able to supply such a unique & extensive range of boutique wines, we don't hold much of the inventory. So with us, there is the added step of receiving the wine from our local suppliers before it is dispatched to you. Most orders are dispatched within 3-6 working days.
Replacement or refund offered if bottles are faulty or damaged. All our deliveries are insured against loss, however you must notify us in a reasonable amount of time.
If you would like to include a gift message with your order, please enter that in the order instructions section. We'll print your message in a lovely font on A5 paper. We also won't include the invoice. Tracking will be sent to the email on file.