Francois Rousset-Martin Pinot Noir Cuvée 909 2018 (750ml) Moutlouis-sur-Loire

Francois Rousset-Martin Pinot Noir Cuvée 909 2018 (750ml) Moutlouis-sur-LoireTraditionally a mixed farming region, the Jura is witnessing a new generation focused exclusively on winemaking, this is the case for Franois Rousset who first caught the wine bug growing up in Burgundy, where his father was a micro biologist for the Hospices de Beaune. The vineyard is located in the commune of Mentru le Vignoble, a tiny part of the appellation which is still being discovered. The 909 refers to the year in which a handful of Jurassian

5 months ageing on lees

Winery: Riebeek Cellars

The nose is balanced but incisive

seamless Cabernet with polished tannins

The wine’s freshness is underscored by a vivacious acidity

and hints of incense

led by prominent notes of cherries with fresh hints of pepper and more herbs

The 2019 vintage superbly highlights the floral notes characteristic of Chambolle-Musigny wines

and youthful oak

and vanilla bean

given drama by notes of black pepper and bitter chocolate

The name Piancarda comes from Biancarda