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GRANDE SÉLECTION
PINOT NOIR 2022

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PINOT NOIR

GRANDE SÉLECTION
PINOT NOIR 2022

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2022   2023  

Grape variety

100% Pinot Noir.

Tasting notes

Colour: Bright red garnet.
Nose: Delicate aromas of cherry and coffee with subtly integrated toasted notes.
Mouth: The mouth is appealing and fruity with delicate toasted notes and a medium body. Flavours of chocolate are emphasized by a hint of menthol, lying on silky tannins. The finish is long with assorted fruit flavours and a fine, delicate touch of oak.

Wine and food pairing

Will be the perfect companion to all cooked or grilled meats, barbecue or plancha, pizzas, quiches and summer pies, cold buffets or vegetable dishes.

Serving temperature

Serve ideally at around 16°C. / 61°F.

Ageing potential

Ready to drink in order to appreciate its intense aromas, but can be kept for 2 to 3 years.

History

This cuvée « Grande Sélection » is a tribute to the talent of Antonin Rodet who gave its fame and credentials to the Maison Rodet in the early 20th century. The success of the Maison Rodet wines carefully selected among the best terroirs in France contributed to the international renown of this Mercurey based winery.

From the Thames to the Elbe River, passing through the shores of the Lake Geneva, the trendy districts of Paris, Bruges or Amsterdam, the Maison’s Pinot Noir and Chardonnay wine were only available on allocation. Antonin Rodet’s consecration came with an award at the Universal Exhibition in 1900. Vins de France is a quite new denomination (2009) for wines produced and sourced from different wine regions in France. It is a great opportunity for our winemaker to express the House skills with wines showing a steady style and unique personality and perfectly reflecting Antonin Rodet’s commitment towards the enhancement of French terroir, more specifically Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.

Vinification and maturing

The mechanically harvested grapes went through a pre-fermentary maceration period giving brighter color and fresh fruity aromas to the wine. After that 4-days period, the plots were vinified separately with a long fermentation of at least 3 weeks. The tank fermentation process ended with a post-fermentary maceration of 7 days at hot temperature to refine the tannins. The wine was then aged for 4 months on fine lees, under wood for a quarter to bring a subtle structure and in stainless steel tanks to keep the fruit and freshness of the grape.

Vintage : 2022

The winter was cold and dry with a number of frosts, which, in recent years, are rare phenomena in the South. The humid spring slowed down the start of the growth cycle in the vineyard.

The record heat in May caused a sudden boost and the vines went from a late budburst to flowering 8 to 10 days ahead of schedule. June was characterised by stormy spells with heavy rainfall, which was beneficial to the grapes' development. The hot summer, with periods of scorching heat, made the vines on the slopes and those with no irrigation thirsty.

The first harvest began at night on 10 August with the Sauvignon and Pinot Noir varieties in the Béziers and Montpellier area. This is quite significant, as over the last ten years, the harvest has always begun after 15 August. Warm weather during the day with cool nights thanks to sea breezes, enabled the grapes to retain their aromatic potential and to preserve their sugar/acidity balance. 

This typically early vintage produces colourful wines with a vast array of aromas and good concentration. Volumes are slightly higher compared to 2021.

Awards

Gold medal - GLOBAL PINOT NOIR MASTERS - May 2023

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