“Bouchard Finlayson Galpin Peak Pinot Noir 2022 is a spicy, rich and flavorful Pinot Noir with aromas of burnt orange peel, toast, roasted plums, sage, and grilled mushrooms. Medium- to full-bodied with fine-grained tannins and an elegant frame. Bright and lively. Best after 2025 James Suckling – 94 Points Tim Atkin gave the 2022 Bouchard Finlayson Galpin Peak Pinot Noir an impressive 94 points in his South Africa Special Report 2024. He described it as a benchmark Hemel-en-Aarde Valley Pinot Noir, highlighting: Elegance and poise over power, A beautifully silky texture, Red-cherry, cranberry, and floral aromatics, with subtle spice and forest floor notes, and fine-grained tannins suggesting strong aging potential (5–10 years easily). This score continues the estate’s strong critical streak — the Galpin Peak bottling often sits in the top tier of South African Pinots, praised for its Burgundian restraint balanced with Cape fruit purity.
