{"product_id":"2022-prophets-rock-cuvee-aux-antipodes-pinot-noir-750ml","title":"2022 Prophet's Rock Cuvee Aux Antipodes Pinot Noir 750ml","description":"\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"s3w2tf\" data-start=\"103\" data-end=\"132\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAwards, Ratings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"134\" data-end=\"170\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"134\" data-end=\"170\"\u003e97\/100 — Decanter · 2022 Vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"172\" data-end=\"411\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"172\" data-end=\"373\"\u003e\"Here, renowned Chambolle-Musigny winemaker François Millet takes the reins. The 2022 is the eighth vintage of a remarkable collaboration, combining remarkable finesse, purity and mineral precision.\"\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"413\" data-end=\"416\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"418\" data-end=\"460\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"418\" data-end=\"460\"\u003e97\/100 — James Suckling · 2022 Vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"462\" data-end=\"690\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"462\" data-end=\"652\"\u003e\"A beautifully detailed Pinot Noir with aromas of plum, cherry, rose petals, blood orange and wild herbs. Elegant yet powerful, with silky tannins, vibrant acidity and exceptional length.\"\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"692\" data-end=\"695\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"55m7s\" data-start=\"697\" data-end=\"716\"\u003eAbout This Wine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"718\" data-end=\"1173\"\u003eThe 2022 Prophet's Rock \u003cstrong data-start=\"742\" data-end=\"776\"\u003eCuvée Aux Antipodes Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e is the eighth release of the acclaimed collaboration between Prophet's Rock winemaker \u003cstrong data-start=\"863\" data-end=\"877\"\u003ePaul Pujol\u003c\/strong\u003e and legendary Burgundian vigneron \u003cstrong data-start=\"912\" data-end=\"931\"\u003eFrançois Millet\u003c\/strong\u003e, former cellar master of Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé. Produced in tiny quantities, it represents one of New Zealand's most sought-after Pinot Noirs and a benchmark expression of Central Otago terroir. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1175\" data-end=\"1546\"\u003eSourced from a single parcel within the organically certified \u003cstrong data-start=\"1237\" data-end=\"1254\"\u003eHome Vineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e in Bendigo, the vineyard's ancient schist, clay and limestone-rich soils naturally produce low yields and exceptional fruit concentration. The outstanding 2022 growing season delivered fruit of remarkable aromatic purity, finesse and structural balance. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1548\" data-end=\"1943\"\u003eWinemaking follows François Millet's Burgundian philosophy of restraint and precision. Indigenous yeast fermentation, extremely gentle extraction and \u003cstrong data-start=\"1698\" data-end=\"1755\"\u003e17 months' maturation in French oak barrels (35% new)\u003c\/strong\u003e allow the vineyard to speak with remarkable clarity. The wine is bottled unfined and unfiltered to preserve its texture, energy and ageing potential. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1945\" data-end=\"2451\"\u003eThe bouquet is intensely perfumed with plum, wild cherry, raspberry and blood orange layered over rose petals, flowering thyme, violet, black tea, crushed rock and delicate savoury spice. The palate is both graceful and powerful, offering crystalline red and blue fruits, vibrant natural acidity, ultra-fine silky tannins and extraordinary mineral tension. The finish is exceptionally long, seamless and precise, reflecting both the pedigree of the vineyard and the Burgundian influence of François Millet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2453\" data-end=\"2642\"\u003eAlthough already captivating with careful decanting, the 2022 Cuvée Aux Antipodes Pinot Noir is built for extended cellaring and will continue to evolve beautifully for two decades or more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2644\" data-end=\"2647\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1yl5694\" data-start=\"2649\" data-end=\"2667\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2669\" data-end=\"2686\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2669\" data-end=\"2681\"\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2022\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2688\" data-end=\"2722\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2688\" data-end=\"2706\"\u003eGrape Variety:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Pinot Noir\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2724\" data-end=\"2771\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2724\" data-end=\"2735\"\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bendigo, Central Otago, New Zealand\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2773\" data-end=\"2791\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2773\" data-end=\"2787\"\u003eSweetness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2793\" data-end=\"2850\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2793\" data-end=\"2808\"\u003eMaturation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 17 months in French oak barrels (35% new)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2852\" data-end=\"2870\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2852\" data-end=\"2864\"\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.5%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2872\" data-end=\"2894\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2872\" data-end=\"2884\"\u003eClosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Diam Cork\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2896\" data-end=\"2927\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2896\" data-end=\"2916\"\u003eDrinking Window:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2026–2045+\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Francaboutwine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52287590859054,"sku":"5566624760","price":240.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/6596\/6894\/files\/Prophet_sRockCuveeAuxAntipodesPinotNoir750ml.png?v=1783497582","url":"https:\/\/www.jcfinewines.au\/products\/2022-prophets-rock-cuvee-aux-antipodes-pinot-noir-750ml","provider":"JC FINE WINES","version":"1.0","type":"link"}