Pinot Noir 2024

Hand harvested between 30th October and 11th November from Dijon and Spätburgunder still wine clones, the grapes were sourced from vineyards near the River Crouch, which are unique in being able to ripen pinot noir. 2024 was a wetter than average year, but low yields ensured great levels of ripeness and concentration. Small batch fermentations were undertaken with 10% whole bunch fruit, manual pigéage (punch downs) took place up to 3 times a day to gently maximise the extraction of colour, flavour, and structure. The wine was then transferred to barrel for 100% malolactic fermentation. 32% new French oak was used with ageing over 8 months in barrel, the wine was then blended and left to settle several weeks before bottling. The wine has no fining, and only a light filtration to retain the delicate nuances of the fruit and oak.

At Lyme Bay, we produce the best wines made from the best fruit grown by the best growers in the best locations. We work with a group of outstanding growers with
vineyards all over England who plant the right grapes for the climate they are in to get the best ripeness to allow us the best raw materials to craft outstanding wine to
delight your palate.