2022 Tête De Cuvée Pinot Noir

99pt write up by Ray Jordan:
"Wow, this is something special…very special. This is at the pinnacle of the Pannell family’s quest for great Pinot Noir. 
The 2020 vintage is spoken of in hushed tones, yet this one is pushing it all the way. It was a little closed when tasted but you don’t have to look far to see its greatness. It’s a multi-clonal blend which contributes to its complexity and feel on so many levels.
It’s exquisitely balanced and poised yet it carries an explosive payload of intensity and layered complexity."
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Tasting note by Tom Kline, Jasper Morris - Inside Burgundy:
Deep, dark and brooding aromas of blood plum, forest berries, dark cherry and woodsy spice to start. Its demureness draws you into the glass to find layers of earthen savouriness, petrichor, a glimmer of graphite and black tea.
On the palate, there’s a welcome core of dark cherry minerality bringing lift and spine surrounded by plum, brown spice, graphite and earth. It’s powerful and concentrated, but so masterfully controlled.
Fine tannins coat the mouth and a wash of dark fruited acidity freshens a long finish. This is coiled and brooding with restrained power aching to release. One for the cellar. Drink from 2029 - 2036.