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Description
Named for Tasmania’s ancient and elusive Huon Pine (Lagarostrobos franklinii), this wine is an ode to the wild, southern edges of Australian viticulture - and to the profound beauty that can emerge from its margins. The Franklinii sits within Jim Chatto’s evolving regional exploration series, a project that dives into Tasmania’s rich Pinot diversity with precision and care.
Drawn entirely from the Huon Valley - Chatto’s spiritual and viticultural home - this is a Pinot Noir that doesn’t whisper, it hums. Red and black berries spill from the glass alongside baking spices and forest floor. The signature Huon tension is here: long, slow ripening delivering structure, balance and that seamless elegance that defines the region’s best wines. There’s a fullness to the fruit and depth to the spice, but the wine never loses its poise.
Handpicked fruit, a modest 10% whole bunch inclusion, and wild fermentation in open fermenters precede maturation in seasoned French puncheons. Bottled unfined and unfiltered, this is another deeply expressive release from one of Tasmania’s most thoughtful voices in Pinot Noir. Drink now or cellar - it’ll sing either way.
95 points
"Dark cherry, raspberry coulis and wild strawberry fruits with hints of struck flint, pastis, star anise… cutting stony, savoury and nicely composed across the palate."
- Dave Brookes (Halliday Wine Companion)
94 points
"Perfumed aromas of wild blackberries, orange peel and mulberry bush… very well made, with bright fruit and a savory undertone."
- James Suckling (jamessuckling.com)
Customer Reviews
Total 5 star reviews: 1 Total 4 star reviews: 0 Total 3 star reviews: 0 Total 2 star reviews: 0 Total 1 star reviews: 0
1 review
- SZstan z.Verified BuyerWine Knowledge Level Enthusiast3 years agoWine Knowledge Level EnthusiastReviewing2021 Chatto Franklinii Pinot NoirRated 5 out of 5 starsGreat Southern Tassie Pinot
A high quality, well made pinot with all the wild strawberry, and spice southern tassie pinot is known for.
| Price Bracket | $51 to $100 |
| Type | Red |
| Body | Light Bodied |
| Variety | Pinot Noir |
| Country | Australia |
| Region | Tasmania |
| Australian State | TAS |
| Reviewed By |
Halliday Wine Companion James Suckling The Real Review |
| Critic Score |
95 94 90 |
| Alcohol | 13% |
| Size | 750ml |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Closure | Screw Cap |
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