2022 Rockburn The Chosen 777 Pinot Noir | 1.5L Magnum (30 Remain)
Regular price
$220.00
Sale
RRP $220 / 1500ml (Rockburn Wooden Box Included)
- 47 Produced
Many grapes are picked. Not all are chosen. But as we seek eloquent expressions of site and season there are some special spots in the vineyard that assert themselves immediately; a row of vines that can stop a winemaker in their tracks, a small planting that has achieved perfect harmony and resonance with the sun and soil.
This wine was Chosen from just such a place. The 777 clone is widely planted in our Parkburn Vineyard, but this particular block was identified early as having great potential to create this, a wine of great purity and presence.
Expect to see this youthful wine transform and evolve over a decade or more; please be aware a fine deposit may occur as a result of our minimal handling philosophy.
95/100 - James Suckling - "This is made from a single clone of pinot (Dijon 777). It shows an attractive definition of fine tannins that frame the wine nicely. It’s medium-bodied with strawberry, rose stem and lemon leaf flavors and a focused and vibrant finish. Toned and structured pinot. Drink or hold"
92/100 - Jobert Parker Wine Reviews (Erin Larkin) - "The 2022 The Chosen Pinot Noir is a meaty, full-throttle rendition of the Parkburn vineyard (the 2022 Eleven Barrels Pinot Noir is from the same site) and is an isolation of the 777 clone. While the wine in the glass and in the mouth is quite light, the impact on the palate is tremendous -it has meat broth and cherry, resinous arnica/licorice and a minty, heady character. For my palate, I prefer the elegance of the Eleven Barrels wine, however the purists will no doubt gravitate toward the singular focus of this wine. This feels as if it will age with grace and longevity, likely developing autumn leaves/forest floor/game characters as it evolves. 14% alcohol, sealed under screw cap"