A 50/50 blend of Pinot Noir and (Pinot) Meunier; mostly sourced from the 2011 vintage (40%) with the balance from 2010 and 2009.
Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of a few hours. The C. de Pinots NV pours a straw color with a persistent mousse. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of ripe apple, toasted brioche, split almonds and lemon bar and spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium+. The DNA is there and showing a slightly more oxidative style. Drink now. Disgorged July 2016. — 4 months ago
Deff old word style… 2018, drinking very well. Med plus body good acidity, dark fruit and earth notes abound. — 7 months ago
Smooth, fruit and sipable — 10 months ago
Prunes, dusty rose. Great structure. Lingers forever. — 5 years ago
Loved! Rich but easy drinking! Subtle spice smell. — 6 years ago
Bit drier than I like, but full bodied and tannic - a good balance of both James and I — 6 months ago
Black cherry & blackberry with dark fruit, soft tannins and dark cherries in the palate. Paired well with a smoked cheese and spicy ham. — 7 months ago
A nice and easy drinking Pinot Noir from Napa Valley.
Medium-bodied with medium acidity.
Dry on the palate with cherries, strawberries, raspberries, spices, light chocolates, light vegetables and herbs.
Nice and engaging. Spicy and fruit forward.
14.5% alcohol by volume.
89 points.
$40. — 5 years ago
Nice tannin — 6 years ago
Bright Ruby red color with aromas of red berry fruits, sweet spice, tea and floral notes. On the palate flavors of cherry and blackberry with spice, licorice and floral notes. Fine tannins, medium+ finish ending with fruit, floral spice and slight earthy mineral character. Good value! — 3 months ago
Aromas of strawberry and raspberry. Light bodied, and very fruity on the palate, smooth and lightly delicate in the finish. Nicely balanced. Easy drinking California Grenache. — 4 months ago
Queen City grill — 6 months ago
Really loved the balance and minerality - dry and sweet. Great value — 6 years ago
A bit too direct and rocky for me. Definitely a style. It was bracing and the acid high. It did have an interesting nose of terroir — 6 years ago
Jeroen Koenen
What a surprise..! Very good stuff. — a day ago