2017 Pinot Noir Les Dijonnais
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Bright red. Assertive aromas of fresh red berries, cherry, potpourri and Asian spices, along with an emerging mineral element. Silky and penetrating on the palate, offering appealingly sweet raspberry, cherry and floral pastille flavors that show a suave blend of power and finesse. Shows outstanding clarity and floral lift on the long, supple finish, which features polished tannins and repeating minerality.
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The 2017 Pinot Noir Les Dijonnais comes from five different Dijon clones. It was made with 30% whole clusters and 16 months in about 35% new French oak. It has a pale ruby-purple color with aromas of warm raspberries, black cherries, cinnamon, dried earth and roses with amaro nuances. The light to medium-bodied palate is grainy and fresh with a long, spicy finish. This is drinking well right out of the bottle. 702 cases produced.
An exceptional pinot with such richness and purity of fruit. The oak adds plentiful spice, yet is outgunned by the powerful and fleshy dark cherries that ascend freshly through the finish. Class act. Drink across the next eight years.