Name: CHAMONIX RESERVE PINOT NOIR
SKU: PNW-001-V
Availability: InStock

CHAMONIX RESERVE PINOT NOIR

6 in stock

R230,00

WHY IS IT SPECIAL?

Chamonix Reserve Pinot Noir represents one of South Africa’s best-attempted expressions of cool-climate Pinot — a challenging grape that needs care, site and technique. The combination of high-altitude Franschhoek vineyards, calcareous-clay soils, careful low-yield viticulture and minimalist, site-driven winemaking gives a wine that balances elegance, purity and terroir expression. It’s a serious Pinot that can offer both early charm and short- to medium-term cellaring potential, making it a compelling choice for collectors seeking South African Pinot Noir with a sense of place

REVIEWS/AWARDS

Tim Atkin: 93/100
Wine Enthusiast: 90/100
Tom Cannavan: 90/100
Vinum Wine Magazine: 16/20

TASTING NOTES:

Nose: A classic, inviting bouquet of cherry, wild red berries, wild strawberry, redcurrant and violet florals, layered with subtle spice and a hint of crushed black pepper and earthiness.

Palate: Medium-bodied with bright, juicy red-fruit flavours — sour cherry, wild strawberry and red berry — supported by fine, silky tannins, gentle oak spice, and a smooth, supple texture.

Finish: Clean, elegant and lingering, with persistent red fruit, a touch of savoury undergrowth and a refined, earthy note — reflecting a cool-climate Pinot Noir’s finesse rather than overripe heaviness.

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Product details

Chamonix Reserve Pinot Noir is produced from 100% Pinot Noir grapes grown on steep, terraced slopes at altitudes between 450 and 600 metres on south-southwest-facing vineyards with medium-packed calcareous-clay soils. After hand-harvest and whole-berry destemming (but not crushing), the wine undergoes fermentation in wooden and concrete vats on indigenous yeasts, with cap-management (punchdowns) over a skin contact period of around 16 days. Malolactic fermentation occurs naturally, and the wine is matured for 15–18 months in French oak (225 L barriques, with roughly 40–60% new oak depending on vintage).

Additional information

Quantity	Single
Volume	750ml

Food Pairing

This Pinot Noir Reserve pairs beautifully with roast duck breast or seared duck with berry or cherry jus, where its red-fruit character and acidity complement the richness. It also works with game birds, mushroom risotto, or wild mushroom pasta, and aligns well with roast pork loin with herbs, or a cheese board featuring soft or medium-aged cheeses (e.g. Brie, Camembert, mild goat cheese) — flavours that match the wine’s elegant softness and earthy undercurrents.