The 2024 Devotus Reserve Single Vineyard Pinot Noir is the flagship Pinot Noir from Devotus in Martinborough, New Zealand, produced from the estate's oldest 38-year-old Pommard and 33-year-old Dijon clone vines. Farmed using certified organic and sustainable practices without irrigation, the fruit is hand-harvested and crafted with meticulous attention to detail. The wine is fermented with 30% whole bunches, matured for 10 months in French oak (20% new) and bottled unfined and unfiltered. The bouquet is deeply perfumed, revealing aromas of black cherry, wild raspberry and dark plum, layered with violet, baking spice, forest floor and subtle smoky oak.
On the palate, it is medium-bodied yet concentrated, offering a silky texture, vibrant natural acidity and beautifully integrated, fine-grained tannins. Layers of dark cherry, blackberry and cranberry unfold alongside savoury earthiness, dried herbs and delicate mineral notes, leading to a long, poised and elegant finish. The exceptional 2024 Martinborough growing season, combined with fruit from the estate's oldest vines and restrained oak maturation, has produced a Pinot Noir of remarkable purity, depth and balance with excellent cellaring potential.
Ben's Recommendation: At Wine More Cellars, this is an exceptional choice for customers seeking a world-class New Zealand Pinot Noir with complexity, finesse and outstanding ageing potential. Pair it with roast duck, venison, herb-crusted lamb, mushroom risotto or aged Gruyère and Comté. While beautifully expressive with a gentle decant, this wine will continue to evolve gracefully over the next 12–18 years, rewarding patience with even greater savoury complexity and elegance.
