Maxime Crotet, Pinot Noir 'Nord Est' 2022 Easy Sicilian stalwarts Nero d'Avola and

Sicilian stalwarts Nero d'Avola and Frappato together here

A journey to the Mediterranean via Umbria

rippling tannins

A gentle 15-day maceration here to coax out as much aromatic charm as possible before any excessive grip takes over

Collector's item

Maxime Crotet, Pinot Noir 'Nord Est' 2022 Easy Sicilian stalwarts Nero d'Avola andPlace: Burgundy, France Grape: Pinot Noir Vibe: Spicy Maxime found a lovely selection of fruit from a grower in Itterswiller in 22. Fermented as whole bunches for a bit of carbonic action. It's energetic and truly spicy but that is balanced out with decent fruit weight and a plushness of tannin. One for right now.