Jean Loron Pinot Noir 2023

The sibling to the delicious Chardonnay we encountered earlier, this hails from vines planted on clay and limestone soils. Excellent value by any standard, it is great to see the wine under screwcap. There is hope for civilisation after all. Deep magenta hue here, the nose offers notes of violets, spices, dark cherries and florals. There are also hints of raspberries and a nod to a little undergrowth in a most attractive and lifted nose. The wine is finely balanced with sleek tannins and a lingering finish to enjoy this over the next five to six years. Something a bit different but still most definitely worth a look.