Lyme Bay, Martin's Lane Pinot Noir 2020 vs Nuits-Saint-Georges, Domaine du Clos Frantin 2019
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| Availability | In stock | In stock |
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| Best current price | £42.00 | £42.00 |
| Current stockists | 1 merchant | 1 merchant |
| Producer | Lyme Bay | Domaine du Clos Frantin |
| Style | Red | Red |
| Grape | Pinot Noir | Pinot Noir |
| Size | 750ml | 750ml |
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Lyme Bay, Martin's Lane Pinot Noir 2020
Lyme Bay's 2020 Martin's Lane Pinot Noir is a brilliant example of just how far English red wines have come. There’s classic cool-climate Pinot character here: bright red cherries, wild strawberries, a little cranberry crunch, and just a hint of earthy spice. The palate is silky and pure, with fine tannins and a gentle touch of oak that gives it structure without overshadowing the fruit. It’s got enough depth to pair beautifully with food (think duck, roast chicken, or grilled salmon), but it’s also just a joy to sip and savour on its own. Lyme Bay Winery in Devon is at the forefront of English still wine production, sourcing fruit from top vineyard sites in warmer counties like Essex and Kent.
Nuits-Saint-Georges, Domaine du Clos Frantin 2019
Nuits-Saint-Georges from Domaine du Clos Frantin, 2019 is a classic expression of the appellation, combining depth, structure and refined fruit. The nose opens with dark cherry and blackberry, layered with subtle notes of violet, forest floor and gentle spice. On the palate it is supple yet serious, with ripe, finely woven tannins supporting a core of concentrated fruit and a savoury, persistent finish. The 2019 vintage in the Côte de Nuits delivered excellent ripeness balanced by freshness, resulting in wines that are both generous and well defined. In this bottling, Clos Frantin’s organic vineyard work and careful élevage shine through, producing a Nuits-Saint-Georges that offers immediate charm alongside the structure to age gracefully over the coming years.
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