Shaky Bridge Pinot Noir 'Pioneer' 2023 vignerons-d-estezargues Straight away

Straight away

Hand-harvested fruit was given a pre-fermentation cold soak for nine days before the wine fermented naturally in stainless steel

between the Côtes de Blaye (to the north) and Fronsac (to the southeast)

All the key Valdeorras Mencia tells are here: floral-fragrant

Golden in color with floral aromatics

Shaky Bridge Pinot Noir 'Pioneer' 2023 vignerons-d-estezargues Straight awayThis is beautifully ripe and inviting on the nose showing dark cherry, plum, toasted hazelnut and subtle game characters. The palate is concentrated and silky, and delivers excellent fruit richness and intensity, wonderfully framed by polished tannins.