Walgate Pinot Meunier 2022

Walgate Pinot Meunier 2022
Alcohol 10.27% vol.
Grape(s) 82% Pinot Meunier, 18% Pinot Noir

Tasting Note
Delicate, bright and thirst quenching with cherry, pomegranate
and floral notes intermingling with subtle smoky and white
pepper notes.

Vinification
A mixture of whole bunches, whole berries and crushed
berries were layered in concrete vat. Sealed and left to their
own devices for three weeks, the tank was emptied with
the free run and press wine heading back to concrete for four
months before transferring to stainless steel and barrel.

Grape History
Grapes grown Biodynamically and regeneratively and
a mix of clay soils in East Sussex.

Serving
Serve chilled, 12 degrees Celsius.
Suitable for vegetarians / vegans: Yes

Technical
Free SO2: 3 mg / l
Total SO2: 30 mg / l
pH: 3.81
Acidity: 4.9 g / l
Bottles produced: 2277 bottles
Lot number: L–2022–07

Accolades

Jamie Goode wineanorak.com 'Sweetly aromatic with sweet wild strawberries and a touch of dustiness. The palate is bright and sappy with nice fresh fruit and a stony edge. This is textural, fine and fresh with a wide dynamic range. So bright and expressive. Serious stuff and quite beautiful. 94/100

Jancis Robinson.com 'Surprising volume of body and flavour for a wine that is just 10.27% abv. Lots of nipsy energy and high-wired tension. The fruit tastes like the cherries I pick from the trees in the ancient pastures I walk through, some so ripe they taste baked, others so tart that they set my brain jangling. Tiny tannins just tap-dancing on the tongue. It was really good with rare, hot-smoked beef. (TC) 16.5 points