Parker about Pinot Noir 2017
The 2017 Pinot Noir is intense and sweet but also spicy, pure and flinty on the nose that indicates remarkable ripeness and concentration. On the palate, this is a concentrated, firm and tightly structured Pinot Noir with tannins that are still a bit drying but also juicy and intense fruit. It's closer to the 2012 in terms of fruit and sweetness, but it's less finessed and more tannic. Still on its way, this is a wine that needs to be cellared for another four or more years. Tasted at the domaine in March 2022.
Description
Land | Switzerland |
Region | Grisons |
Rebsorten | Pinot Noir 100% |
Alkoholgehalt | 13.50% |
Füllstand | high fill |
Verschlußart | cork stopper |
Kennzeichnung | Contains sulphites |
Farbe | Red |
Inverkehrbringer | Gantenbein, Platz 34, 7306, Fläsch, Switzerland |
Charakter | Dry |
Servierempfehlung | Decant at 16-18°C |
Trinkempfehlung | 2026 - 2038 |
Parker Punkte | 95 |
Jahrgang | 2017 |
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Pinot Noir 2017

The Gantenbein Pinot Noir presents itself with a deep red color in the glass, indicating its maturity and concentration. On the nose, it unfolds an enticing bouquet of ripe red berries, such as juicy cherries, raspberries, and wild berries. These fruity aromas are accompanied by subtle notes of spice, earthy undergrowth, and a light smoky nuance that lends the wine additional complexity.
On the palate, the Gantenbein Pinot Noir displays impressive structure and elegance. The fruit flavors unfold harmoniously and are accompanied by silky tannins that give the wine a smooth texture. It is well balanced, with lively acidity providing freshness and a long, lingering finish. The flavor intensity is remarkable, with rich fruit flavors blending with subtle spicy and earthy notes.
The Gantenbein Pinot Noir is a wine of exceptional quality and refinement. It embodies the elegance and finesse of Pinot Noir and showcases the craftsmanship of the Gantenbein winery. Due to its excellent structure and aging potential, this wine will gain even more complexity and depth over time.
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Information about the winemaker:
Weingut Gantenbein is a jewel among Swiss wineries, located in a picturesque landscape in the canton of Graubünden. Surrounded by expansive vineyards, the traditional manor house stands proudly, exuding an air of timeless elegance.
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