Description

González Byass NV Noe Vinum Optimum Rare Signatum Pedro Ximénez 375mL
100% Pedro Ximénez | Alc: 15.5%
Jerez, Andalucia, Spain

Winemaker’s notes:
González Byass NV Noe Vinum Optimum Rare Signatum Pedro Ximénez 375mL – As a result of the soleo process, Noé  shows an intense ebony colour, nearly opaque with dense legs due to the sugar content. On the nose aromas of mature fruit such as figs, coffee and spice. On the palate sweet and silky with a surprising freshness.

Serve slightly chilled in a small wine glass. Noé is perfect enjoyed on its own or with dessert. Works well with acidic desserts such as strawberry and orange.

Critical Acclaim:
“Singed black sesame, rye, buckwheat honey, Black Forest cake and blackberry reduction notes form a large-scaled core, with a viscous texture and a long, palate-coating finish. A light echo of peanut toffee adds just enough cut on the finish.” 94 pts – Wine Spectator

“Ripe aromas of apricot, raisin and chocolate offer complex notes of dried cheese and sweat, making this anything but usual and normal. A jacked palate is racy and untamed, with bright acidity that’s uncommon for wines this sweet. Chocolate, cinnamon, nutmeg and coffee flavors carry an acidic balsamic note, while this remains bold, fiery and blasting on the finish.” 94 pts – Wine Enthusiast Editor’s Choice

“To anyone who knows British Christmas pudding, the dense flavors of dried fruit, burnt sugar and spices will be nothing new. However, the sheer density of flavor will be something new to many, as will the stunning acidity at the finish.” 95 pts – James Suckling

“It takes about three decades to complete the aging process for Noe, which is why this wine has already moved on from the typical PX notes of sweet figs and candied walnuts to include drier, salty flavors. It’s enormous in size, with salinity that intensifies all its many flavors, a classic PX to drink in small sips after dinner.” 93 pts – Wine & Spirits

“The NV Noe Pedro Ximenez Muy Viejos VORS 30 Anos from sun-dried Pedro Ximenez grapes originates in the Nectar solera, and has a final average age of more than 30 years. The sugar level is 400 grams per liter. It has a different character and profile, more vinous than other PXs, it displays a volatile nose, with some minty, herbaceous and balsamic notes, intermixed with incense, ash and tar. The palate is extremely intense, velvety and round, with balanced sweetness, ending with a varnished note that lifts the wine up.” 91 pts – Wine Advocate

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