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Description
The 2023 Estate Pinot is a cooler, more finely etched version of what we’ve come to expect from this wine. The season gave the fruit time to hang and develop slowly, and that patience shows. It’s not trying to impress with size or gloss - just clean, expressive Pinot from one of Gippsland’s most respected sites.
There’s red cherry and cranberry up front, followed by hints of rosehip, bramble, and a touch of autumn leaf. The palate is light on its feet, with fine acidity carrying the fruit and a line of gentle tannin threading it all together. It’s savoury without being stern and very drinkable as a young wine in the context of Bass Phillip.
Still drawn from the original Leongatha vineyard - close-planted, dry-grown, and biodynamically farmed. The winemaking, now under Jean-Marie Fourrier, has leaned further into finesse: wild ferments, minimal handling, and oak that stays in the background.
If you're a long-time admirer of Bass Phillip Pinot, this is a brilliant vintage that ranks among the best in recent memory.
97 points
"What an excellent start to the ’23 pinots at Bass Phillip with the first tier, the Estate, showcasing gorgeous fruit flavours and a high level of detail. There’s an energy and vitality, too... It's obviously still very much primary yet compelling nonetheless... A bit of a showstopper."
- Jane Faulkner (Halliday Wine Companion)
97 points
"Deep red with a purple tinge, very darkly coloured for an Australian pinot... Delicious depth of sweetly ripe cherry favour on the palate, bold and firmly supported by plentiful fine tannins, drawing out superbly in a long tail"
- Huon Hooke (The Real Review)
Customer Reviews
Total 5 star reviews: 4 Total 4 star reviews: 0 Total 3 star reviews: 0 Total 2 star reviews: 0 Total 1 star reviews: 0
4 reviews
- MAMr A. T.Verified Buyer2 months agoReviewing2023 Bass Phillip Estate Pinot NoirRated 5 out of 5 starsShowstopper
Elegant and vibrant, with cherry, spice, and floral notes. Silky, fresh, and beautifully balanced.
- SNShannon N.Verified Buyer3 months agoReviewing2023 Bass Phillip Estate Pinot NoirRated 5 out of 5 starsOne of the greatest Aussie pinot
Showing a complex red and black fruits, elegant, floral spicy aromas, a silky tannin and good structure on the palate. will reward you its great aging potential.
- CHChris H.Verified BuyerWine Knowledge Level Cork Dork3 years agoWine Knowledge Level Cork DorkReviewing2020 Bass Phillip Estate Pinot NoirRated 5 out of 5 starsSucculent
Mid ruby. Aromatic red cherries and some powderiness – smells like Burgundy. Medium bodied, rich red
cherries/raspberries with a glycerolly macerated fruit feel. Good fruit length, acid structure.
| Price Bracket | $101 and Above |
| Type | Red |
| Body | Medium Bodied |
| Variety | Pinot Noir |
| Country | Australia |
| Region | Gippsland |
| Australian State | VIC |
| Feature |
High Score |
| Reviewed By |
Halliday Wine Companion The Real Review |
| Critic Score |
97 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Closure | Cork |
Bass Phillip
Biodynamic icon of South Gippsland Bass Phillip
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