Bouchaine
Bacchus Collection Estate Vineyard Pinot Meunier
Carneros, North Coast, California, USA
Have not had 100% Pinot Meunier that was not from Champagne and in bubble form. This is from Napa/Carneros.
Still young and would prefer to have this in 3-5 yrs.
The palate is dark fruits. Not quite Santa Rita Hills extraction but more than most Northern California.
It is still a bit angular. Blackberries, black raspberries, black plum w/ heavy skin, dark cherries, plum and some poached strawberries. Grainy limestone, dry stone, dark top soil, lots dark spice, cinnamon stick, clove, nutmeg, some pepper, dry tobacco, new leather, grilled meats, dry tumble weed, dry, red, dark flowers with violets, fresh acidity and a balanced, highly structured/tensioned, polished finish that lasts 90 seconds.
Many would call CDP on this blind.
Have not had 100% Pinot Meunier that was not from Champagne and in bubble form. This is from Napa/Carneros.
Still young and would prefer to have this in 3-5 yrs.
The palate is dark fruits. Not quite Santa Rita Hills extraction but more than most Northern California.
It is still a bit angular. Blackberries, black raspberries, black plum w/ heavy skin, dark cherries, plum and some poached strawberries. Grainy limestone, dry stone, dark top soil, lots dark spice, cinnamon stick, clove, nutmeg, some pepper, dry tobacco, new leather, grilled meats, dry tumble weed, dry, red, dark flowers with violets, fresh acidity and a balanced, highly structured/tensioned, polished finish that lasts 90 seconds.
Many would call CDP on this blind.
Really. Really good. Big juice in my mouth. But restrained enough to be enjoyable.
Really. Really good. Big juice in my mouth. But restrained enough to be enjoyable.
May 4th, 2015
I enjoy a well made Meunier. I thought there was a touch too much oak on this which ended up slightly masking some nice fruit.
I enjoy a well made Meunier. I thought there was a touch too much oak on this which ended up slightly masking some nice fruit.
Nov 28th, 2014
Smooth, floral notes with a taste a raspberry, currant and oak. 2011 vintage on December 15, 2017
Smooth, floral notes with a taste a raspberry, currant and oak. 2011 vintage on December 15, 2017
Dec 16th, 2017
V13. Very soft strawberry and oak nose. Juicy blue and black berries. Dry, earthy finish. Really good
V13. Very soft strawberry and oak nose. Juicy blue and black berries. Dry, earthy finish. Really good
Apr 16th, 2017Great way to end a relaxing weekend.
Great way to end a relaxing weekend.
May 2nd, 2016
Nice surprise... My first PM single varietal. Generous cherry flavours.
Nice surprise... My first PM single varietal. Generous cherry flavours.
Mar 9th, 2016
