The 2022 Les Quatre Piliers Touraine Pinot Noir is a beautifully fresh and finely detailed Loire Pinot Noir that captures the elegance and energy of cool-climate Touraine. Produced from organically farmed vineyards with a low-intervention philosophy, the wine reflects the domaine’s focus on purity, transparency and drinkability rather than heavy extraction or oak influence. The nose reveals wild strawberry, red cherry and cranberry layered alongside violet, forest floor and subtle spice notes, giving the wine impressive aromatic lift and finesse.
On the palate, it is light-bodied with silky tannins, vibrant natural acidity and a finely etched mineral core. Layers of bright red berry fruit, delicate earthy complexity and gentle savoury spice are balanced by freshness and supple texture, finishing lively, poised and beautifully persistent with excellent balance and transparency. Gentle extraction and restrained élevage preserve the wine’s youthful vibrancy and terroir expression while allowing the cool-climate character of Loire Pinot Noir to shine clearly through the wine.
Ben’s Recommendation:
The 2022 Les Quatre Piliers Touraine Pinot Noir is a superb Loire Pinot Noir — elegant, fresh and beautifully expressive with outstanding finesse and drinkability. Perfect lightly chilled with roast chicken, duck, charcuterie, mushroom dishes or casual French bistro cuisine. Enjoy now through 2031+.
