Picardy Tête de Cuvée Pinot Noir 2022

The flagship Pinot Noir from one of Western Australia’s most acclaimed producers, the 2022 Tête de Cuvée is a wine of rare poise and depth. Handcrafted from the Picardy estate’s best parcels, it’s a brooding, structured release that will reward serious time in the cellar.

Aromatically, the wine is layered and restrained — notes of blood plum, dark cherry, forest berries and woodsy spice unfold gradually. Beneath that lies earthy complexity: black tea, petrichor, graphite and brown spice.

On the palate, it’s coiled and concentrated, with a mineral core of dark cherry giving drive and lift. Fine, tightly wound tannins support a long finish, with acidity that brings freshness and balance.

Accolades:

 

• 99 Points – Ray Jordan

• 96 Points – Shanteh Wale

• 96 Points – Cass Charlick

 

This is a landmark release for the estate. A must-have for collectors and Pinot lovers seeking Australian wines with Burgundian sensibility.

Cellaring: Best from 2029 to 2036.