Baettig D.O. Traiguen Los Parientes Pinot Noir 2023

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Baettig
Label Name:
 
D.O. Traiguen Los Parientes Pinot Noir
Vintage:
 
2023
Country:
 
Chile
Region:
 
Malleco (Traiguén, Araucanía)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
2
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
14-16°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling: 94; Vinous (Joaquín Hidalgo): 94; Multiple 93–96 scores for Baettig Pinot Noir family in 2023/2024 reviews

Tasting Note
Fresh red cherry and pomegranate with wildflowers, dried herbs, cedar and a savory, earthy undercurrent. Silky texture, bright acidity, dusty stem tannins and a gently persistent finish.

Food Pairing
Roasted or confit duck, mushroom risotto, grilled salmon/seafood, herb-roasted pork, miso-glazed eggplant, teriyaki chicken, char siu pork bao, grilled vegetables.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; fermented with ~15% whole clusters on indigenous yeasts; gentle extraction; aged 8–14 months in French oak (minor percentage new).

Vineyard Info
From Viñedo Los Suizos (planted by Francisco Baettig near Traiguén); dry-farmed on volcanic, clay-loam soils at cool, southern latitude. Project founded by Francisco Baettig and Carlos de Carlo to highlight Traiguén terroir.