2016 Library Pinot Noir The Promise of Elegance

The 2016 Library Pinot Noir captures the youthful vibrancy of a fine vintage, carefully nurtured over years in pristine cellar conditions. As it matures, it unveils a graceful balance of delicate aromas, layered complexity, and the hallmark finesse of a Grand Cru. With its silken texture and evolving depth, this wine offers a rare glimpse into the potential of Pinot Noir as it approaches its peak. A cherished addition to our library collection, it promises a journey of discovery for true connoisseurs.

Vintage 2016

A warm spring made for perfect flowering and fruit set. A beautiful dry summer and autumn matched by cooler night-time temperatures made for an ideal long growing season allowing the flavours in the fruit to excel. We handpicked a tiny yield of less than 700g/vine of lucious, physiological ripe grapes from our 20 years old vines for a vibrant alluring Pinot.

Hans’ Winemaking Comments

On release the wine was described as: Hand-picking only perfectly healthy grapes allowed a prolonged cold soak for a slow, soft extraction of colour and flavours from the grape skins. The must then went naturally through a wild fermentation for a true expression of the grape variety and its terroir, as it is not influenced by added yeast. In total, the must was left 24 days on the skins before being pressed and transferred into French Allier barriques (40% new) for the natural malolactic fermentation. The young wine was matured for a long 20 months in the same barrels making it a contender for a long life. Unfined & unfiltered to retain the great flavours. Vegan. Natural sediments may show.

Tasting Notes

Juicy red-cherries and raspberries for a gorgeous sweet palate entry. Vibrant savoury notes of dried herbs, earthiness and a hint of chocolate. Show-stopping in its effortless intensity and infinite purity. This wine is persistent and balanced, keeping the tannin and acidity interlinked right the way through to the last sip with an excellent freshness. A powerful and rich portrayal of Burgundys greatest varietal with Hans signature silky texture. A complex, masculine style of Pinot Noir which makes this a very special wine and one to keep for the ages. Tasted Sept 2020.

Technical Data

Varieties

100% Pinot Noir

Clones

Pommard clones UDC5; Dijon clones 114, 115, 667, 777; Swiss clone 10/5

Alcohol

14%

Residual Sugar

<1g/L

Ageing Potential

10+ years

Food Matching Suggestions

Our dry and elegant wines are famous for being the Sommeliers choice due to their ability to easily match many different dishes. The versatile Pinot is great with poultry, pasta dishes and casseroles to name a few.