Bertaine Aude Valley Pinot Noir 2019

The cool climate Aude Valley in the foothills of the Pyrenees, France, is perfect for growing Pinot Noir grapes.

The vineyards of the Aude Valley are planted alongside the Canal du Midi at Carcassonne. The 20 year old, low-yielding vineyards benefit from high elevation and cool evenings to create elegant and varietally expressive wines.

This 2019 Pinot Noir is bright & expressive with lifted aromas of ripe plums, dark berries and exotic spice. The palate is rich and supple with a core of sweetly fruited red berry and dark cherry flavours balanced by bright acidity. 13% ABV.

Notes of forest floor and smoky spice add complexity before fine tannins provide definition to the finish. Pair with a smoked duck salad with a truffle dressing.

4 STARS (90/100) - Sam Kim, Wine Orbit