Lowestoft La Maison Pinot Noir 2023 [JH 96]

DAVE BROOKS, HALLIDAY WINE COMPANION 2024, 96 POINTS.

"Made with 100% whole cluster, pressed directly to 500L French oak puncheons (15% new) for 13 months. There's a lot going on here – all of it good. Bright red cherry, red plum and raspberry pip tones with hints of cocoa powder, pomegranate, Chinese barbecue joint, amaro, souk-like spice, leaf litter, struck flint, XO sauce, shiitake broth and earth. Pure and spicy red fruits, fine, powdery tannins and a mineral-laden acidity that seems to pull the flavours forward on the palate, finishing long, savoury and true with everything plumb and tickety boo. Just lovely."

DECANTER WORLD WINE AWARDS 2025, 95 POINTS.