Domaine Donatsch, Malans Unique Pinot Noir, Graubunden

All 20 Vintages of Donatsch Pinot Noir Unique : Once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to taste all vintages ever produced of this top Swiss Pinot Noir. All from magnum. A few obeservations: A) The structural frames are exceptional. Superb tannin quality, high, and perfectly-integrated acidity, lots of finesse and a weightless feel in all vintages. B) These wines are made to age. Only the 2002 was over-the-hill, most other showed young(-ish) from magnum and will have a long life ahead. Only the first …

Donatsch Unique Pinot Noir Complete Vertical (Dolder Grand, Zurich) : Tasted at the Matter of Taste Zurich Complete Donatsch Unique Pinot Noir Vertical (2000-2019, all from Magnum) Masterclass. A cool vintage that got off to a challenging start. But you couldn’t tell from the glass as the wine - quite to the contrary – had a pleasant warmth to it. Ripe red berry fruit, even slightly baked which provides for a sweet touch. A bit of earth, a tad of …

All 20 Vintages of Donatsch Pinot Noir Unique : Once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to taste all vintages ever produced of this top Swiss Pinot Noir. All from magnum. A few obeservations: A) The structural frames are exceptional. Superb tannin quality, high, and perfectly-integrated acidity, lots of finesse and a weightless feel in all vintages. B) These wines are made to age. Only the 2002 was over-the-hill, most other showed young(-ish) from magnum and will have a long life ahead. Only the first …

Donatsch Unique Pinot Noir Complete Vertical (Dolder Grand, Zurich) : Tasted at the Matter of Taste Zurich Complete Donatsch Unique Pinot Noir Vertical (2000-2019, all from Magnum) Masterclass. This was the inaugural vintage. A difficult season with rain during the harvest and only 4 barrels (1,200 bottles) were produced. Tasting note: Nicely aged profile showing foliage and dried leaves, red fruit and layers of smoke and iron-like minerality permeating the bouquet. Amazing intensity and incredible presence in the glass. Nice …