COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Pinot Noir
PRODUCER
Henkell-Freixenet Sweden AB
REGION
Languedoc-Roussillon
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Tareq Taylor Pinot Noir is a product of a collaboration between Swedish chef Tareq Taylor and Henkell-Freixenet Sweden AB. Chef Taylor was involved in the winemaking process from grape to bottle, with the goal of creating a wine that pairs well with Swedish and Nordic culinary traditions. The wine is classified as 'Vin de France,' indicating it is sourced from grapes across France rather than a specific geographical appellation. The grapes are sourced from the Languedoc region. The 2023 vintage, while lacking specific details for this wine, is generally noted for its balanced acidity and slower sugar development, which can contribute to high-quality Pinot Noir.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€13
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
14-16°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Swedish chef Tareq Taylor personally influenced the winemaking.
Fact 02
The wine is classified as 'Vin de France', meaning no specific appellation.
Fact 03
The 2022 vintage's 'Cuvée 1.3.6' name indicated 'first Pinot Noir, third batch, sixth blend'.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Tareq Taylor Pinot Noir is produced by Henkell-Freixenet Sweden AB. As a 'Vin de France,' the grapes are sourced from across France, with the Languedoc region being a primary source. The winemaking process involves careful selection and blending of Pinot Noir grapes to achieve a specific profile, as guided by the collaboration with chef Tareq Taylor. Specific details regarding fermentation, aging, and harvest practices for the 2023 vintage are not publicly available. The wine's classification as 'Vin de France' allows for flexibility in sourcing and blending to meet the desired style.
