Gibbston Valley Le Maitre Single Vineyard Pinot Noir 2022

Overview

The Gibbston Valley Le Maitre Single Vineyard Pinot Noir is a testament to heritage and craftsmanship, sourced from vines planted by Alan Brady in the early 1980s. Cultivated in the historic Home Block vineyard in Gibbston, this dry-farmed, organic vineyard thrives on silty loam soils layered over fractured schist and gravel. With near 40-year-old vines naturally balanced and deeply rooted, Le Maitre represents the pinnacle of the Single Vineyard range. The growing season provided ideal conditions, yielding a wine of exceptional depth, complexity, and finesse.

Tasting Notes

A bouquet of sweet red fruits harmonises with earthy undertones, beetroot, and a delicate hint of alpine flowers. Medium-bodied and elegant, the palate is refined, with poised fruit carried by precise acidity to a lingering, ethereal finish. Subtle savoury notes interlace with the wine’s complexity, showcasing both its historic roots and the pristine craftsmanship of the vintage. Le Maitre is a sophisticated expression of Gibbston’s terroir, perfect for the discerning palate.

Accolades

• Silver Medal (New Zealand Organic Wine Awards)