{"product_id":"chamonix-feldspar-pinot-noir-2023","title":"Chamonix Feldspar Pinot Noir 2023","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"402\" data-end=\"725\"\u003eHigh on the eastern slopes above the Franschhoek Valley lies Chamonix Wine Estate, one of the region’s most distinctive mountain vineyards. The vineyards are planted on steep, elevated terrain where cooler temperatures and decomposed granite and sandstone soils slow ripening and help preserve freshness in the fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"402\" data-end=\"725\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"727\" data-end=\"1043\"\u003eThe Chamonix Feldspar Pinot Noir 2023 takes its name from the feldspar-rich soils found on the estate - mineral-rich decomposed granite that encourages finesse rather than power. Pinot Noir thrives in these cooler pockets of Franschhoek, producing wines with fragrant fruit, fine structure and natural acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"727\" data-end=\"1043\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1045\" data-end=\"1481\"\u003eWinemaking is deliberate but restrained. Fruit is hand-harvested and carefully sorted, with a portion fermented as whole bunches to add aromatic lift and structure. Fermentation takes place in a combination of concrete fermenters and open oak vats before maturation in French oak barrels for over a year, allowing the wine to gain subtle complexity without overshadowing the purity of Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1045\" data-end=\"1481\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1532\" data-end=\"1641\"\u003eColour:\u003cbr data-start=\"1543\" data-end=\"1546\"\u003eBright ruby red with youthful clarity and a translucent rim typical of cool-climate Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1532\" data-end=\"1641\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1643\" data-end=\"1814\"\u003eNose:\u003cbr data-start=\"1652\" data-end=\"1655\"\u003eFragrant aromas of sour cherry, wild strawberry and red berries lead the bouquet, followed by subtle notes of violet, gentle spice and a touch of forest floor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1643\" data-end=\"1814\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1816\" data-end=\"2059\"\u003ePalate:\u003cbr data-start=\"1827\" data-end=\"1830\"\u003eMedium-bodied with a supple, silky texture. Red cherry and raspberry flavours sit at the centre, supported by fine tannins and lively acidity. A light savoury note and delicate spice add complexity without overwhelming the fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1816\" data-end=\"2059\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2061\" data-end=\"2175\"\u003eFinish:\u003cbr data-start=\"2072\" data-end=\"2075\"\u003eElegant and lingering, with persistent red berry fruit and a faint earthy note that gradually fades.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chamonix Wine Estate","offers":[{"title":"750ml Bottle","offer_id":45240796151987,"sku":"RW2328PN04","price":260.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5195\/9731\/files\/ChamonixFeldsparPinotNoir2023_Diners_3fa03a23-e839-4277-b4d8-7ec697f68cb8.jpg?v=1771484714","url":"https:\/\/www.wineofthemonth.co.za\/products\/chamonix-feldspar-pinot-noir-2023","provider":"Wine of the Month","version":"1.0","type":"link"}