Chatto Franklinii Pinot Noir 2025

Product Description:
Perfume, savoury complexity and finely balanced structure define the Chatto Franklinii Pinot Noir 2025, a regional expression sourced from Tasmania’s cool Huon Valley. Produced by respected Pinot Noir specialist Jim Chatto, Franklinii forms part of the winery’s regional grower collection and sits between the delicacy of Bird and the darker profile of Chatto’s more powerful releases. The wine takes its name from Lagarostrobos franklinii, the ancient Huon pine found naturally in southern Tasmania. The 2025 vintage represents the third release of this particular regional series. Fruit was handpicked before fermentation, with approximately 10 days on skins and regular hand plunging used to extract colour, flavour and fine structural tannins.

The wine combines vibrant red and black berry fruit with a lively, spicy character and an underlying savoury dimension. Aromatically, pippy raspberry, wild strawberry and red plum sit above deeper red and dark cherry notes, accompanied by floral, herbal and exotic spice nuances. The palate is energetic and finely proportioned, possessing enough fruit concentration to give depth without sacrificing the freshness associated with Huon Valley Pinot Noir. Fine tannins provide gentle definition, while bright natural acidity maintains lift and balance. Layers of dried herbs, game, leaf litter and mineral detail introduce further complexity as the wine opens in the glass. Its fruit purity and measured structure make it approachable upon release, although the wine has the balance and persistence to develop additional savoury complexity with bottle age. The overall style is poised and expressive, combining red-fruited brightness with darker Pinot Noir flavours and a long, mineral-accented finish.

Tasting Notes
NOSE
– Perfumed and expressive
Pippy raspberry, wild strawberry, red plum, dark cherry, rose petal, citrus blossom, dried herbs and star anise.

PALATE
– Vibrant and finely structured
Pure red and black berries, savoury spice, charcuterie, dried citrus, game and leaf-litter complexity.

FINISH
– Long and mineral
Fine tannins, balanced acidity and lingering notes of dark cherry, spice, herbs and stony minerality.

Reviews & Accolades
“It has wonderful pure fruits, layers of spice, game and leaf litter, and a lovely mineral cadence to boot.” — Dave Brookes, Halliday Wine Companion, 95 Points.

Finer Details:
Style – Red Wine
Varietal – Pinot Noir
Country – Australia
Region – Tasmania, Huon Valley
Vintage – 2025
Bottle Size – 750ml
ABV – 13.7%