Alloc. 2022 NJORD 12 Issø 2 Terrasen 1 Sandhøj
From the hills of Zealand (Sjælland), Denmark, the pioneering winery Njord presents its acclaimed wine, Issø. Known for its artisanal craftsmanship and its bold commitment to Pinot Noir Précoce in a challenging climate, Njord has successfully established itself as a benchmark in Danish viticulture, creating wines that surprise with their elegance and complexity.
While Njord's wines have historically been characterized by an ethereal, light, and transparent profile, the 2022 vintage breaks all the rules. This Issø is presented with a concentration and depth never seen before. The 2022 harvest, particularly generous in ripeness, has endowed the wine with a structure and richness that elevate the palate experience to a new level.
The greater concentration of this vintage transforms its traditional lightness into a silky, enveloping caress, offering a much more pleasurable and complex expression. The result is so exceptional that, when tasted blind, it could easily be mistaken for a prestigious Premier Cru from Vosne-Romanée. It stands as a testament to the incredible potential of Danish terroir in the hands of a visionary producer.
Technical Sheet:
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Producer: Njord Vingaard
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Vintage: 2022
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Region: Zealand, Denmark
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Variety: 100% Pinot Noir Précoce (Frühburgunder)
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Tasting Notes C.S.
- Issø
Expect an expressive nose with notes of ripe red fruits like raspberry and cherry, intertwined with spicy hints and a subtle, earthy minerality. On the palate, the concentration of the 2022 vintage translates into a medium body with polished tannins and a velvety texture. Its finish is long and persistent, leaving a memory of elegance and astonishing complexity for a wine from this latitude.
- Sandhøj
With every glass of Njord Sandhøj, an unexpected journey begins. The first impression instantly transports you to the heart of Burgundy, specifically Vosne-Romanée, with a style so sublime it brings to mind the elegance of a Premier Cru. This is a wine that, with its delicate floral and slightly peppery notes, channels the soulful grace of a Romanée-Saint-Vivant from DRC.
Yet, its incredible lightness sets it apart, revealing that it doesn't need to be a Grand Cru to achieve greatness. In fact, its unique poise is its true signature. It is a source of immense pride for the Danish people that a wine of this stature is produced on Nordic soil, solidifying Sandhøj's place as the best red wine producer in all of Northern Europe.