Peter Michael Clos du Ciel Pinot Noir 2013 Australia

Peter Michael Clos du Ciel Pinot Noir 2013 AustraliaThe name of this cuvee is taken from the French for wall enclosed vineyard. The vines themselves are situated between 1275 and 1500 meters adding cool sea breezes to the sunshine. Typical Blend, Pinot Noir. 75cl Bottle. Abv 14. 4% Bottle condition, capsule excellent, label excellent, wine level into neck.

but this wine has showed well in recent (2020) tastings

Need it sooner

Considered by many as the last great vintage of the old era

A good effort from Talbot in this vintage

The label is good

Using his knowledge and skill to produce Rhone wine blends and verities from his home in the Barossa Valley

wine level 3cm below base of cork

A great vintage for the region and for this wine

blackcurrant acid (not as much as the 76’) with dusty but quite seamless tannins

A traditional claret and a firm favourite of ours

75cl bottles

A vintage overshadowed in Bordeaux by 1961 and whilst 1962 doesn't quite hit those heights it was a very good vintage