How does Cellaring change the taste and aroma of Pinot Noir?
Enhanced Complexity:
Through meticulous cellaring, good quality Pinot Noir acquires a more intricate taste and aroma profile. As time passes, the initial fruit flavors mature into nuanced, multi-layered secondary notes.
Aroma Evolution:
Pinot Noir starts with vibrant cherry, raspberry, and strawberry aromas. With maturation, it develops earthy notes such as mushroom, forest floor, and herbal undertones.
Flavor Development:
The wine’s palate grows richer and more velvety, and the tannins become softer. The red fruit flavors gently transition into more savory and occasionally spicier notes, including clove and cinnamon.
Optimal Drinking Window:
To fully appreciate the range of flavors and aromas, we suggest you wait to open Fancrest Estate Pinot Noir during its optimal drinking period, where the harmony of fruitiness and maturity is perfect.
For aficionados of Fancrest Estate Pinot Noir, aging your wine can elevate the tasting experience, revealing the progressive array of scents and flavors that only time can disclose.
To give you a head start, we have already aged our wines in the cellar for 2-4 years post-bottling and release it just as it begins to reveal its best qualities.Â
