2023 Mayer 'Bloody Hill' Pinot Noir Bodegas Puiggros It’s a significant step up

It’s a significant step up from the quality achieved in 2021

the palate is silky and yet structured

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delivering excellent fruit power as well as silky texture and fine tannins

medium power with a surprising juicy acidity not to be expected in such a warm year

2023 Mayer 'Bloody Hill' Pinot Noir Bodegas Puiggros It’s a significant step upThe 2023 Bloody Hill Pinot Noir leads with a bloody, almost meaty nose of game, sweet roasted marrow, black cherry and strawberry top. In the mouth, the wine is fine boned and taut, with sour cherry, tobacco, a hint of maraschino and brine. Silty tannins settle on the palate once the wine has gone, meaning it builds in intensity the more you drink. There's an ultra attractive forest floor character here that feels like it will evolve and age