Whilst some vintages tend to highlight either brighter red, or darker fruit characters, this 2024 release of Noirien seems to encapsulate both spectrums, creating a rather intriguing Pinot Noir. The influence of whole bunch is evident on the nose with lovely fruit lift, as well as on the palate, whilst underlying this there is some more brooding dark cherry, plum and olive fruit flavours. As a young wine, the tannins have a certain presence and add a savoury touch, but the fruit weight, especially once it starts to open up, is more than ample to carry them confidently.

- Scorpo