2023 Marchand & Burch Mount Barrow Pinot Noir

97 Points, Ray Jordan (Top Rated Reds)
This is such a brilliant pinot with the structure, the prettiness and the palate feel you seek with this variety. Pretty it might be, but this has a tight structural core guiding it. The fragrances are all cherry and roses. The palate is deceptively powerful, almost belying its light colour. A tight thread of fine tannins weaves through supporting the intense red fruits. This is a high-class wine showing just how good this region is.

Winemaker Notes:

The Marchand & Burch Pinot Noir is sourced from the Mount Barrow vineyard located in the eastern, elevated end of the Mount Barker sub-region. Planting commenced in 2005 and is dedicated to growing Pinot Noir and Chardonnay for still and sparkling wine. The unique attributes of this site include an elevation of 380m and a panorama of vineyard aspects from north to south facing. Soils are some of the most ancient on the planet.

This unique terroir is instrumental in the production of this fine wine, which shows great depth of flavour, restraint, and intricate balance. Bright red fruits, dark plum, earth and smoke – powerful yet elegant Great Southern Pinot Noir.