Hans Herzog “Grand Duc” Pinot Noir 2019 from Marlborough is an absolutely thrilling, Grand Cru–style Pinot, opening with seductive cherry and raspberry fruit wrapped in violet, dried herb and warm spice aromatics that float from the glass with real class. The palate is succulent yet precise, layered with red berries, hints of earth and forest floor, fine tannins and bright acidity in a long, graceful finish that Burgundy lovers will recognise instantly.

For the table, this Hans Herzog Grand Duc Pinot Noir 2019 is tailor‑made for roast duck, confit duck legs, mushroom ragù, pork belly or truffled chicken, where its savoury complexity and silky texture really shine. It is also brilliant with game birds or a simple roast chook and can carry through a long, multi‑course dinner with ease.

Hans Herzog “Grand Duc” Pinot Noir 2019 is hand‑picked from 23‑year‑old vines cropped at a tiny 400 g per vine, wild‑fermented, left 24 days on skins and matured 18 months in French barriques (around 40% new), then bottled unfined and unfiltered for maximum purity and age‑worthiness up to 20 years. This is collectible, cellar‑worthy Pinot at the very top of the Marlborough tree, made in minuscule quantities.