Francois et Julien Pinon Silex Noir Demi-Sec Blaufrankisch

Francois et Julien Pinon Silex Noir Demi-Sec BlaufrankischSerious yet bouncy Vouvray with incredibly intelligent use of residual sugar. Green apple with sherbert citrus notes and tight, clean acidity. The Pinons have a way with Chenin that coaxes out the voluptuous, decadent, and bon vivant side of the variety. Julien is the 8th generation custodian of the 15ha estate thats been producing striking wines since 1786. Organic, low intervention, whatever you want to call it, theyre just properly grown grapes

there’s elegant textured berry fruit on the palate with a twist of raspberry freshness to lift the finish

The wine then spends a year or more ageing in French oak barrels before bottling

nuts and spices

supple tannins

Great with strongly flavoured dishes

where they have 20 hectares of vines

mouth-watering and slightly spicy

Its aromas are typical of the variety

never taking over the session with a gratuitous solo

A wonderfully classic Hunter Valley Semillon to enjoy now or age gracefully

in either the vineyard

versatile White Port