2022 PINOT NOIR  LANGUEDOC, FRANCE  VINEYARD   France is one of the most important wine growing nations in the world. The heart   of its viticultural heritage is the concept of “Terroir”.  The term describes how a grape variety expresses itself in terms of flavour, aromas  and colour, when the vines are grown in ideal conditions (well-suited soils, winds,  temperatures…). The vintner’s winemaking skills also play an important role.  After the frost affected yields of 2021 the Languedoc region returned to more   normal volumes in 2022. Dry, warm conditions as the season progressed,   resulted in harvest occuring earlier than previous.  WINEMAKING   The grapes for this wine were harvested early in the season to preserve the elegant  varietal style and complexity. Sorted and destemmed as soon as they reach the  cellar, fermentation occurs at a controlled temperature of 26-28°C in stainless steel  tank. During 15 days, the juices are punched down daily in order to extract colours  and tannins. A small percentage of the wine is aged under the influence of French oak,   to empower the wine with more complex aromas and silky tannins.  TASTING NOTES   Glossy red ruby in colour. The nose displays intense aromas of bramble fruits and  plum, followed by hints of vanilla and cloves. On the palate, the fine-grained tannins  offer a velvety texture. The length is long and vibrantly fresh, with a touch of mocha.  Vegan Friendly