2023 Vanguardist Pommard

A rare, small-batch Burgundy made by Michael Corbett with just 50 dozen produced, channelling his lifelong passion for Pinot Noir into an elegant expression of Pommard.

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Description

As the saying goes, in wine, all roads lead to Burgundy. That's certainly the case for Michael Corbett. In 2023 he was lucky enough to get a hold of a very small parcel of Pommard, enough for just two barrels. 

Known for his incredible work with Grenache in McLaren Vale, Michael has always had a deep love for Burgundy, and this wine marks the realisation of a long-held ambition to make Pinot Noir from this hallowed ground.

This is a Burgundy for the purists. Think fresh blackberry, redcurrant, and cherry, with subtle layers of earthy spice and silky tannins that hum in perfect balance. Aged for 10 months in French oak barrels and bottled unfined and unfiltered, it’s as honest and charming as Burgundy gets at this price.

With only 50 dozen produced, this is a wine that’s been years in the making and we are pleased to have access to a small allocation. A must-have for lovers of Pinot Noir and a beautiful addition to any collection.

VINTAGE OVERVIEW:
2023 Burgundy was blessed by rainfall at the right times and near perfect conditions during flowering and fruit set, resulting in moderate to large crops. Disease pressure was low and easily managed by the vignerons. Warm temperatures were welcomed by the lush canopies and generous crop load leading to a very even growing season. As harvest began in late August, the temperatures began to spike and we decided to harvest on the
early side of the ripening spectrum.

HARVEST:
The fruit was manually harvested on the 7th September on a near perfect day. 700kg was purchased to allow us two barriques post press. Upon return to the winery, the fruit was rigorously sorted by hand, and was then mostly de-stemmed prior to going to a single tank.

VINIFICATION:

It took a few days for the indigenous yeast to kick the fermentation off, and following this gentle hand plunging commenced for the next 14 days prior to pressing.
Elevage: The wine was aged in two French oak 228L barriques (two and four year old) for 10 months.
Blending: The final wine was bottled without fining or filtration.
TASTING NOTES:
Profile: blackberry, cherry pit, plum, raspberry, red current, cherry, spice, earthy
Structure: Medium body
Aging: medium term
Classification: Organic (fruit certified), Vegan Friendly, Natural ferments, No acid or other additions

Price Bracket $101 and Above
Type Red
Body Light Bodied
Variety Pinot Noir
Country Australia
Region Burgundy
Size 11
Vintage 2023
Closure Cork

Vanguardist

Vanguardist is an up and coming producer from McLaren Vale started by three friends after many long nights in Hawkes Bay talking about their shared love of wine.

Their mission is to bring premium, authentic, small-batch wines to a market they see as crowded by "overly commercialised wines produced by corporates who take up all the elbow room."

They source very high-quality fruit from great vineyards across South Australia, looking to build wines with texture and vibrancy.

With experienced winemaker Michael Corbett at the helm, the future looks bright for this plucky challenger brand.

Winemaker Michael Corbett Vanguardist

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