Clos Henri
Estate Pinot noir
2019
$28.90
About this winery
A journey born millions ago and honed by 10 generations of winemakers, Clos Henri is home to extraordinary, organic Marlborough wines. Nestled in the foothills of the Wairau Valley, carved by powerful glacial and tectonic forces, the Clos Henri Estate sits upon some of the Marlborough’s most fascinating soils. Headed by members of the famous winegrowing family of Henri Bourgeois, from Sancerre, France, the Estate has been meticulously cared for since its establishment in 2000. Drawing on over...
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Product notes
Our new Estate Range replaces the Petit Clos – showing vivacity, concentration and brightness, the Estate wines are crafted from both our glacial stones and windblown clay terroirs. Rich in its glacial lands, the estate has one of the most varied terroirs in the Marlborough Valley. Marked by three distinct geological periods, the soil is made up of layers of clay.
Production notes
The Clos Henri Pinot Noir 2019 begins its fermentation in stainless steel tanks before being aged in French oak barrels of 7,500 liters for 11 months.
Tasting notes
Garnet red color. Floral aromas of candied cherries, mint and strawberries. Silky on the palate with additional flavors of red summer fruits. Notes of blood oranges and plums. The finish is crisp and fragrant. Pairings with white meats and Lamb
Press reviews
- 92 points -
James Suckling, (Vintage 2019)Aromas of violet, rose, red cherries and rosemary stem. Medium-bodied with silky tannins. Succulent and juicy, with a solid core of rounded red fruit. Oolong comes through. Lovely tension. Structured to age nicely
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