2021 Albert Mann Pinot Noir Clos de la Faille

“The 2021 Pinot Noir Clos de la Faille Monopole hails from vines planted in 1998. This site had almost the same yield as in other years; there was just a 5% loss, and grapes were healthy at harvest. For this vintage, only 3-5% whole bunches were fermented. Total maceration time was 12 days, with one pigeage and gentle remontage throughout. It spent 16 months in barrique and another month in stainless steel before bottling. The nose is redolent of iron oxide, informed by a touch of flintiness and red fruit. The palate is light-footed, tender, bright and absolutely balanced with tannins that are just so elegant, like a caress of silk. There’s lovely balance, but it’s not as profound or long. Nonetheless, this is a wine of infinite elegance. (Bone-dry)”