2009 Chasseur Pinot Noir Blank
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Bright ruby. Sexy, expressive aromas of black raspberry, Asian spices and musky flowers, with a slow-building incense note and a hint of black tea. Then sweet and supple in the mouth, with expansive red and dark berry compote flavors and a seamless texture. Becomes spicier with air and finishes with energetic mineral lift and striking purity. This is delicious right now but has the depth and balance to age.
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Robert Parker
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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The 2009 Pinot Noir Blank (75 cases) plays it closer to the vest with a leaner, more austere style, lots of raspberry and cherry fruit intermixed with notions of wood spice and earth, and a medium-bodied finish. Drink it over the next 7-8 years. Chasseur is a Chardonnay and Pinot Noir specialist, and a fine one at that. What follows is not the entire portfolio, but it is a relatively comprehensive look at four Chardonnays and then a bevy of Pinot Noirs from both the 2008 and 2009 vintages. I was able to taste eight already bottled 2009 Pinot Noirs and nine 2008s. The 2008s include several generic bottles such as the Russian River and Sonoma Coast offerings. The single vineyard Pinot Noirs primarily come from Russian River sites with the Joyce from the Sonoma Coast. The alcohol levels range from a low of 14% to a high of 15%, and production levels are modest with several in the 75-125 case range. Tel. (707) 829-1941