2023 Burn Cottage Vineyard Pinot Noir
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Burn Cottage is one of the pioneers of biodynamics in Central Otago. Since day one, this estate has been groomed to perfection, and it is now rightfully considered a global benchmark for Pinot Noir. While many labels chase power, Burn Cottage is prized for its rare ability to marry that Central Otago intensity with a level of finesse that rivals the best of Burgundy.
The 2023 Pinot Noir is a complex puzzle of ten different blocks and a wide array of clones, including Abel and 10/5, which provide the backbone and spice. Winemaker Claire Mulholland has opted for a judicious 10% whole cluster and 27% new oak - just enough to frame the fruit without getting in the way of the site’s natural energy.
It’s an incredibly detailed release, leading with perfumed violets, raspberry seed, and a savoury whiff of spicy tobacco. There’s a beautiful texture to the tannins and a glimpse of graphite mineral notes in the layers. It’s vibrant and supple now, but the seamless structure of the 2023 vintage suggests this will evolve gracefully in the cellar for a decade or more.
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