Oregon, USA
I was delighted to find Maison Bleue's tasting room in downtown Walla Walla on my last visit, and even more surprised to taste the Domaine J. Meuret Les Chênes Pinot Noir 2013, the inaugural vintage of this label, all of which are single vineyard wines made by Jon Meuret. The quality is outstanding—expressing pie cherries, cranberries, morels and sweet leaf tobacco which fall well below perfumy rose petals and fragrant dried mint. It's weightless and light, with an understory of fine tannins lending structure to grace.
I was delighted to find Maison Bleue's tasting room in downtown Walla Walla on my last visit, and even more surprised to taste the Domaine J. Meuret Les Chênes Pinot Noir 2013, the inaugural vintage of this label, all of which are single vineyard wines made by Jon Meuret. The quality is outstanding—expressing pie cherries, cranberries, morels and sweet leaf tobacco which fall well below perfumy rose petals and fragrant dried mint. It's weightless and light, with an understory of fine tannins lending structure to grace.
Nov 27th, 2016
I need more willpower to hold onto a few of these to see how well they age.
I need more willpower to hold onto a few of these to see how well they age.
Dec 24th, 2017
A small batch Oregon Pinot from another Washington winemaker. This 2014 is light on color and rich back-of-throat flavor. Tasty little number from Maison Bleue. 100% Dijon and Pommard clone.
A small batch Oregon Pinot from another Washington winemaker. This 2014 is light on color and rich back-of-throat flavor. Tasty little number from Maison Bleue. 100% Dijon and Pommard clone.
Apr 4th, 2017
If Walla Walla, Washington is new to you, winemaker Jon Mueret is a guy you are going to want to get to know. He is making lovely Rhone style wines. Two labels Maison Bleue, and Domain Mueret
If Walla Walla, Washington is new to you, winemaker Jon Mueret is a guy you are going to want to get to know. He is making lovely Rhone style wines. Two labels Maison Bleue, and Domain Mueret
Feb 18th, 2017
2014 vintage. Still young and a bit primary, but has a distinct smokeyness, blue fruits and a savory finish. Upward potential here. Very nice.
2014 vintage. Still young and a bit primary, but has a distinct smokeyness, blue fruits and a savory finish. Upward potential here. Very nice.
Jan 14th, 2017Jammy nose of raspberries and currants along with slight tannins and herbal notes on the palate. Nice
Jammy nose of raspberries and currants along with slight tannins and herbal notes on the palate. Nice
Dec 18th, 2016Disappointing. Very thin, almost watery, body. Delicate red fruit flavors with an abrupt finish. Tasty, but lacking interest. Maybe needs time to develop because there just isn't much going on right now.
Disappointing. Very thin, almost watery, body. Delicate red fruit flavors with an abrupt finish. Tasty, but lacking interest. Maybe needs time to develop because there just isn't much going on right now.
Nov 11th, 2016Surprisingly good for the disappointing 2013 vintage in Oregon. Smokey and savory red fruits with great balance and a solid finish. Bravo.
Surprisingly good for the disappointing 2013 vintage in Oregon. Smokey and savory red fruits with great balance and a solid finish. Bravo.
Sep 16th, 2016
