La Ferme De Sato Sur Les Nuages Pinot Noir 2022 750ml

La Ferme De Sato Sur Les Nuages Pinot Noir 2022 750ml

Yoshiaki Sato and his wife Kyoko moved to Central Otago in 2006 and have been producing wines made with minimal intervention ever since. Yoshiaki and Kyoko have completed vintages together in Burgundy, the Loire and Alsace and to this day work under the mentorship of Pierre Frick. Until now Yoshiaki and Kyoko have been sourcing fruit from organic vineyards around Central Otago and in early 2016 purchased his own farm in the Pisa sub-region which he has planted with Cabernet Franc, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Gamay Noir and Pinot Noir.

97/100 – James Suckling

“The aromas and flavors are marked with dried-strawberry, nutmeg, bark and mushroom character. Tar too. This is structured, showing fine tannins that give a beautiful mouthfeel and tension. Medium-bodied with a dusty texture in the finish and a long and thoughtful ending. Rather ethereal and energetic. Drink now or hold.” – James Suckling

Vineyard: Sato Pisa Vineyard. Soil: Alluvial, sandy or silt loam with schist & quartz gravel. Viticulture: No pesticides, herbicides, systemic fungicides or inorganic fertilisers used. Harvest: Hand picked, 22 March – 9 April 2022. 47 hl/ha. Vinification: Natural yeast fermentation. 14% whole bunch, 26 – 29 days on skins. No additives except for 15 mg/l sulfites before bottling. Maturation: 19 months in French oak barrels. 10% new oak. Bottled: 15 December 2023 without fining or filtration. 6842 bottles produced.

Acl:13.8%

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