Besoain ‘Cuncumén Vineyard’ Pinot Noir, Leyda, Chile 2023
Regular price
$29.00
Pickup available at DECANT Napa - 2999 Solano, Napa, CA
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Besoain’s single-vineyard cuvée from Cuncumén in Leyda is an effort by Miguel Besoaín to translate the winds, soils, and cool-climate nuance of the coastal hills into a refined Pinot Noir. The vineyard’s elevation and proximity to the Pacific impart litheness, aromatic lift, and mineral tension.
- WINEMAKER: Miguel Besoaín
- FARMING: Grapes are hand-harvested and selected both in the vineyard and again at the winery to ensure only top clusters are vinified.
- VARIETY: 100 % Pinot Noir
- TERROIR: The vineyard sits at about 180 meters above sea level on clay-loam soils over a granitic base with moderate drainage. Its hills lie on the seaward side of the coastal range, benefitting from cooling breezes off the Pacific.
- VINIFICATION: After harvest, clusters undergo a five-day pre-fermentation maceration, then alcoholic fermentation in small stainless-steel tanks. Extraction is managed via punchdowns and délestage to emphasize color and aromatic precision. A post-fermentation maceration of an additional five days further refines texture. Malolactic fermentation is carried out in French oak barrels.
- AGING: The wine matures for approximately eight months in French oak barrels, allowing integration of oak influence without overwhelming the purity of fruit.
- TASTING NOTES: The 2023 reveals a medium red hue with subtle orange tints, evocative of Burgundian style. Aromas of dark cherry and red plum are joined by nutmeg, blackberries, and nuanced smoky-mineral tones. On the palate, it is elegant and poised, with fine-grained tannins, fresh acidity, and a clean, slightly spiced finish.
- FOOD PAIRINGS: Pair with mushroom risotto, venison, grilled salmon, or richer poultry dishes.
Regular price
$29.00
Besoain’s single-vineyard cuvée from Cuncumén in Leyda is an effort by Miguel Besoaín to translate the winds, soils, and cool-climate nuance of the coastal hills into a refined Pinot Noir. The vineyard’s elevation and proximity to the Pacific impart litheness, aromatic lift, and mineral tension.
- WINEMAKER: Miguel Besoaín
- FARMING: Grapes are hand-harvested and selected both in the vineyard and again at the winery to ensure only top clusters are vinified.
- VARIETY: 100 % Pinot Noir
- TERROIR: The vineyard sits at about 180 meters above sea level on clay-loam soils over a granitic base with moderate drainage. Its hills lie on the seaward side of the coastal range, benefitting from cooling breezes off the Pacific.
- VINIFICATION: After harvest, clusters undergo a five-day pre-fermentation maceration, then alcoholic fermentation in small stainless-steel tanks. Extraction is managed via punchdowns and délestage to emphasize color and aromatic precision. A post-fermentation maceration of an additional five days further refines texture. Malolactic fermentation is carried out in French oak barrels.
- AGING: The wine matures for approximately eight months in French oak barrels, allowing integration of oak influence without overwhelming the purity of fruit.
- TASTING NOTES: The 2023 reveals a medium red hue with subtle orange tints, evocative of Burgundian style. Aromas of dark cherry and red plum are joined by nutmeg, blackberries, and nuanced smoky-mineral tones. On the palate, it is elegant and poised, with fine-grained tannins, fresh acidity, and a clean, slightly spiced finish.
- FOOD PAIRINGS: Pair with mushroom risotto, venison, grilled salmon, or richer poultry dishes.