Ampelidae Marigny-Neuf Pinot Noir 2017

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Ampelidae
Label Name:
 
Marigny-Neuf Pinot Noir
Vintage:
 
2017
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Val de Loire (IGP Val de Loire / Haut-Poitou, Vienne)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
3
Best Temperature:
 
14-16°C

Awards/Ratings
Falstaff: 88 points (2017 PN 1328 tasting by Anne Krebiehl MW). Guide Hachette: praised Marigny-Neuf Pinot Noir 2017 (‘Vin très réussi’). Vivino average ~3. 5/5 from user ratings

Tasting Note
Light ruby; aromas of cherry, violet and red berries with peppery spice, smoked/tobacco notes. Fresh, elegant tannins, earthy savoury character and a medium-length, red-fruit finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast pork/FILET MIGNON, veal, rabbit terrine, roasted chicken, mushroom pasta. Asian: duck pancakes/carbonnade, char siu or hoisin pork, grilled salmon teriyaki, mushroom ramen, yakitori.

Production Method
Organically farmed fruit; stainless-steel fermentation with maturation in tank and part oak barrel ageing (Marigny-Neuf cuvées use cuve and fût; PN1328 had ~11 months in barrel).

Vineyard Info
Ampelidæ, founded by Frédéric Brochet, is based in Jaunay-Marigny and farms ~90–100 ha (estate + négoce) using organic practices; Marigny-Neuf is the estate's varietal, value-focused range.