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Description
The Champs des Cerises is drawn from the Cordell family vineyard in Macclesfield, right down in the cool, far southeast corner of the Upper Yarra Valley. It’s all MV6 clone Pinot grown on red volcanic soils, a site that gives naturally small, concentrated berries and plenty of lift. This is the vineyard Shaun Crinion turns to each year for his best Pinot fruit.
The fruit was hand-picked and chilled overnight before a five-day cold soak. About 30% whole bunches were included, with the rest kept as whole berries. Fermentation kicked off naturally and the cap was worked gently by hand over three weeks. The wine went straight to French oak, only 10% new, and stayed there on lees for ten months before a short rest in stainless and bottling without fining or filtration.
In the glass, it’s bright and clear with aromas of black cherry, cranberry and a hint of spice. There’s a little cola root and forest floor as it opens up, showing more depth with air. The palate has a clean, red-fruited core and just enough tannin to give shape without hard edges.
It’s a detailed, composed Pinot that shows exactly why Dappled has become one of the most trusted names in the Yarra. Only small quantities were made, and Shaun thinks it's likely the most cellar-worthy release since the 2022.
96+ points
"Shaun Crinion has a knack for making wines that are subtle and complex, and this ticks both those boxes... Gently chewy and persistent tannins round out a wine that will provide considerable enjoyment now and over the next six to eight years at least."
- Philip Rich (Halliday Wine Companion)
Customer Reviews
Total 5 star reviews: 2 Total 4 star reviews: 0 Total 3 star reviews: 0 Total 2 star reviews: 0 Total 1 star reviews: 0
2 reviews
- MCMartin C.Verified BuyerWine Knowledge Level Enthusiast2 years agoWine Knowledge Level EnthusiastReviewing2022 Dappled Single Vineyard Champs des Cerises Pinot NoirRated 5 out of 5 starsWonderful tannins
The older i get the more I need tannin that just like Goldilocks > not too acidic but just right... This is the wine
- DDavidVerified BuyerWine Knowledge Level Beginner4 years agoWine Knowledge Level BeginnerReviewing2022 Dappled Single Vineyard Champs des Cerises Pinot NoirRated 5 out of 5 starsLoved it.
Had this pinot a few times now, good value for money and a little different to others from the yarra Valley.
| Price Bracket | $51 to $100 |
| Type | Red |
| Body | Light Bodied |
| Variety | Pinot Noir |
| Country | Australia |
| Region | Yarra Valley |
| Australian State | VIC |
| Feature |
High Score |
| Reviewed By |
Halliday Wine Companion |
| Critic Score |
96 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Closure | Screw Cap |
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Winemaker Shaun Crinion - Yarra Valley, VIC Dappled Wines
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