May 2025
DOMAINE NICO
Grand Mère 2023
- 92 points -
The 2023 Grand Mère Pinot Noir originates from 2013 Dijon clone plantings on alluvial limestone soils at the Domingo Vineyard in Villa Bastías. It fermented with 20% whole clusters in a combination of 600-liter roll fermenters, 800-liter open-top tanks and a portion of concrete vats before maturing in used barrique and foudre. It opens with a pure, polished, red-fruited nose followed by a silky, succulent and elegantly rich palate. The finish is a lovely midpoint between luscious concentration and crystalline, nuanced mineral character.
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