Chosen Rows Pinot Noir
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Typically best enjoyed 5 to 12 years from the vintage release, as it develops greater tertiary complexity and silkier tannins.
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Slow-roasted duck breast, herb-crusted rack of lamb, or wild mushroom risotto.
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Crafted by Brancott Estate, the pioneering winery that first planted commercial vineyards in Marlborough in 1973, the 'Chosen Rows' Pinot Noir represents the absolute pinnacle of their red winemaking. This ultra-premium cuvée is born from a meticulous hand-selection of the finest, low-yielding vine rows situated on the clay-rich hillside slopes of the Southern Valleys. Unlike the gravelly soils that define Marlborough's Sauvignon Blanc, these clay-loam terroirs provide the structure, depth, and tension necessary for world-class Pinot Noir. The grapes undergo traditional wild fermentation in small open-top fermenters, followed by extended maturation in fine-grained French oak barriques. The resulting wine is a sophisticated, deeply aromatic expression, weaving together dark cherry, savory forest floor, and delicate spice, standing as a testament to Marlborough's capability to produce Pinot Noir of profound elegance and complexity.
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Established in 1934 as Montana Wines and later renamed to Brancott Estate to honor its iconic Marlborough vineyard, this pioneering winery shaped the landscape of New Zealand viticulture when founder Frank Yukich planted Marlborough's very first Sauvignon Blanc vines in 1975. Located in the sun-drenched Wairau Valley, the estate is globally celebrated for defining the vibrant, herbaceous, and tropical style that put New Zealand wine on the world map. Today, the winery continues to champion innovation and sustainability, crafting expressive cool-climate wines from Marlborough, Hawke's Bay, and Gisborne. Their acclaimed portfolio is anchored by the signature Sauvignon Blanc, alongside elegant Pinot Noir and rich Chardonnay, showcased in premium tiers like the Letter Series and the flagship Chosen Rows.