Bouchard Finlayson, Galpin Peak Pinot Noir 2020
Bouchard Finlayson, Galpin Peak Pinot Noir 2020 is a dry, light-bodied red from Pinot Noir (Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, South Africa), in the light, fresh reds style. Tannins are soft and acidity fresh; oak influence is some. Good with duck, salmon, roast chicken, charcuterie.
| Wine | Sweet | Body | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bourgogne Pinot Noir, Laroze de Drouhin 2023 Domaine Drouhin Laroze · Burgundy | £34.00 | |||
| Côtes De Nuits-Villages, Aux Montagnes, Pierre Meurgey 2019 Pierre Meurgey · Cotes de Nuits | £34.00 | |||
| Mercurey Rouge Premier Cru 'Les Vasées', Domaine François Raquillet 2021 Domaine François Raquillet · Burgundy | £34.00 | |||
| Paringa Estate Peninsula Pinot Noir, Mornington Peninsula 2024 Paringa Estate · Other Australia | £34.00 |
Bouchard Finlayson Galpin Peak Pinot Noir is beautifully balanced, rich, and dark, with inviting aromas of berries, plums, and subtle floral notes. The palate is expressive and refined, showing pure fruit flavours and a smooth, generous finish. It’s drinking well now but has the structure to age gracefully for several years. The wine comes from the estate’s clay-rich soils in the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, an area perfectly suited to Pinot Noir. Unusually for South Africa, the vineyards are planted in tightly spaced rows following the traditional Burgundian model. This encourages natural competition between vines, resulting in smaller yields and fruit of greater intensity, depth, and colour - a hallmark of Galpin Peak’s distinctive character.