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2012 Le Renard Pinot Noir – Icon Three-Bottle Collection

97 Points – Flagship Single-Clone Pinot Noir | Cellar-Aged Awatere Valley

The 2012 Le Renard Pinot Noir represents the pinnacle of Foxes Island winemaking. Crafted from Dijon Clone 115, hand-selected by Winemaker John Belsham, this wine reflects more than four decades of experience and a philosophy rooted in classical, terroir-driven, age-worthy Pinot Noir.

Held in the cellar for more than a decade before release, Le Renard stands apart as one of New Zealand’s most distinctive Icon Pinot Noirs—powerful, elegant, and shaped by patience. This three-bottle collection offers a rare opportunity to secure a beautifully matured wine with profound structure and longevity.

The grapes were sourced from low-yielding vines grown in the Awatere Valley, where ancient soils, dry summers, and cool alpine winds create fruit of remarkable purity and depth. Fermented with indigenous vineyard yeasts and matured in small French oak barriques, the wine was gently handled and allowed to age naturally, resulting in extraordinary finesse and integration.

The 2012 vintage now shows seamless layers of wild cherry, preserved red fruit, dried rose, forest floor, and delicate spice. The palate is silky and refined, with vibrant acidity, fine tannins, and a savoury, lingering finish. This is Pinot Noir of quiet confidence and enduring elegance—built for long-term cellaring yet utterly captivating today.

A compelling choice for collectors, gifting, or cellaring, this three-bottle set celebrates the artistry and legacy of Foxes Island’s Icon Pinot Noir.

Limited availability.
Drink now or cellar confidently for many years to come.