Lethbridge Ménage à Noir 2024

Lethbridge Ménage à Noir is an approachable Pinot Noir blending Henty and Geelong fruit.

Think of this as the opening act for the estate's Pinot range; Ray Nadeson calls it Lethbridge-lite, which undersells it. Most of the 2024, 88 per cent, comes from Jack and Lois Doeven's cold Drumborg site in Henty, where well-established vines planted in the 1980s sit on schist and crop very low. Geelong fills out the rest. The fruit was destemmed and fermented in a 3,000-litre wooden vat with regular pump-overs, then matured in a mix of old and roughly ten per cent new French oak in several sizes, from 225-litre barriques up to 2,500-litre casks.

Bright and fresh, with the raciness that runs through this producer's wines balanced by ripe berry fruit, earthy spice and a crunchy, sappy finish. Serve at 14 to 15 degrees. Try it with roast chicken, charcuterie, grilled salmon or a mushroom and thyme tart.

*Every effort is made to ensure the current vintage is accurate; however, variations can occur. If you are after a specific vintage, please contact us prior to ordering.