Le Fou Pinot Noir 2019
France, Languedoc-Roussillon
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DESCRIPTION
A wonderfully good value Pinot Noir from the South France which is tasty, full and expressive.
The lowdown:
Its name 'Le Fou' which means madman in French is derived from the thought that only that type of person would try to make good Pinot Noir in the sun baked south of France. However, we can report that this excellent and good value number gives the lie to that notion. The grapes for this are picked at optimum ripeness then vinified at cool temperature to retain the all the fresh fruit flavours. No oak was used to keep it all as pure and sensual as possible. Probably a bit fuller than Burgundy Pinot Noir it has a warm rich nose with aromas of cherry compoye and a palate whic is well balanced with a mouthwatering savoury streak provided by the ripe, tasty tannins.
When to drink:
Great served slightly chilled it matches well with things like grilled lamb, cold meats and mushroom risotto.
PRODUCER
Boutinot, Made by
Boutinot's story is a bit different to many others. They're a UK based international wine business who work with a multitude of producers across the world and also grow and make wines of their own in countries like France and South Africa. Things started back in 1980 when Paul Boutinot, who was in charge of sourcing wines for his father's restaurants, disappointed at the quality of wines then available in the UK went to France to look for better quality wines at better prices. This led, in 1989, to him blending his own wines in France and, in 1993, to producing specially sourced wines from South Africa. Over the years they've built on this and whilst still a major distributor of agency wines they now produce wines on their own account in Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Chile, USA, France and Spain. While there are many great producers of top quality premium wines around Boutinot's focus unfailingly falls on making excellent wines at value for money prices.
DETAILS
| Categories | Wine / Red Wine / Fresh, Juicy Reds |
| Country | France |
| Region | Languedoc-Roussillon |
| Grape Variety | Pinot Noir |
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Volume | 75cl |
| ABV | 13% |
| SKU | BO0U09RN |
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