Domaine Nico Soeur et Freres 'Grand Pere' Pinot Noir 2022 - 750ml

96pts James Suckling

Scented grapefruit, red berries, minerals, freshly sliced strawberries and moss. Really pure, bright, tense and ethereal in form. Extremely long, juicy and so transparent. Beautiful and impeccable. 40% whole clusters. Drinkable now, but better from 2026.

94pts Tim Atkin

Grand Père only uses the 115 clone and uses material from older vines. The whole bunch component is an assertive 50% here, giving the wine structure and layers of clove and tobacco leaf. Racy, savoury and spicy, it has fine tannins, bright acidity and the faintest hint of oak sweetness.

92pts Vinous

The 2022 Grand Père originates from Villa Bastías in the Uco Valley and was aged for ten months in French oak, 18% in a 20-hectoliter foudre and 82% in third-use barrels. A bright cherry red in the glass. The nose presents herbal and fruity notes such as sage, sour cherry, subtle earthy undertones and delicate oaky aromas. The palate is lean, taut and refreshing. The interplay of tart flavors and the finely-grained, reactive tannic structure makes for a lively, dynamic experience before the long, compact, complex finish. 

91pts Wine Spectator

Tilts savory, with loam, thyme, chicory and fresh tobacco details to the spiced black cherry and raspberry core. A push of acidity on the finish lends a mouthwatering quality. Drink now through 2030. 2,060 cases made, 850 cases imported.

Winemaker Notes

Intense fresh red fruits, medium-high acidity. Low perception of alcohol. Fine and silky tannins with a lengthy finish.