
Brought a bottle of this to a backyard cookout 2 weeks ago but there was so much lighter fluid and charcoal smoke I have zero idea what it smelled or tasted like. Luckily, I have another bottle and no smoke tonight! A fairly saturated color for a Loire Pinot, and the nose is deeply fruity. Loads of smoky, flinty, underbrushy, slightly resinous notes too. Lovely! On the palate, it’s fairly low-toned, with bass-note dark cherry and berry fruit. Lots of limestoney minerality. Acids a tad on the lower side for this AOC, but delicious and deep.
Brought a bottle of this to a backyard cookout 2 weeks ago but there was so much lighter fluid and charcoal smoke I have zero idea what it smelled or tasted like. Luckily, I have another bottle and no smoke tonight! A fairly saturated color for a Loire Pinot, and the nose is deeply fruity. Loads of smoky, flinty, underbrushy, slightly resinous notes too. Lovely! On the palate, it’s fairly low-toned, with bass-note dark cherry and berry fruit. Lots of limestoney minerality. Acids a tad on the lower side for this AOC, but delicious and deep.
Jun 10th, 2025
I have a thing for Pinot Noir (whether red or rose) from Sancerre. They’re delicious in the summer. This one has intense limestone-infused dark cherry fruit, and a little sousbois in the nose. Focused and fairly concentrated in the mouth, it’s got low-toned dark cherry fruit that quickly turns dry, savory, a teensy bit herbal and quite minerally in the mouth. Some tannin left that softly coats the palate as the finish proceeds. Love it.
I have a thing for Pinot Noir (whether red or rose) from Sancerre. They’re delicious in the summer. This one has intense limestone-infused dark cherry fruit, and a little sousbois in the nose. Focused and fairly concentrated in the mouth, it’s got low-toned dark cherry fruit that quickly turns dry, savory, a teensy bit herbal and quite minerally in the mouth. Some tannin left that softly coats the palate as the finish proceeds. Love it.
Jul 24th, 2023
A bit strong at first sip, better when allowed to air for a bit. Nice smooth red with a raspberry bouquet and a charcoal finish. Light enough to pair with chicken and cheese yet rich enough to pair with an after dinner chocolate.
A bit strong at first sip, better when allowed to air for a bit. Nice smooth red with a raspberry bouquet and a charcoal finish. Light enough to pair with chicken and cheese yet rich enough to pair with an after dinner chocolate.
Dec 31st, 2023
Drank 5/12/23 at Aragosta, super light pinot noir meant to pair with the second half of the menu. Great quality, but maybe too light for duck.
Drank 5/12/23 at Aragosta, super light pinot noir meant to pair with the second half of the menu. Great quality, but maybe too light for duck.
May 13th, 2023