2020 Niepoort Coche Branco

Winery Notes – “The Coche is Niepoort’s most coveted wine – the one whose profile most resembles that of a great Burgundy. With this wine, we aim to strike a balance between fruitiness and a complexity stemming from an ageing period in first-fill, lightly toasted French oak barrels from the François Frères cooperage. On the nose, this barrel-ageing period comes through as toasted notes of hazelnuts and brioche which blend in beautifully with the fruity orchard aromas of yellow plums, peaches, apricots, citrus as well as aromatic herbs. The palate presents a similar structure as a great Burgundy, offering elegance, moderate alcohol and impressive aromatic complexity. The finish is expressive and long, supported by a sublime acidity promising a long cellaring potential.”