Maison L'Envoyé

Straight Shooter Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

8.965 ratings
8.97 pro ratings
Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA
Pinot Noir
Turkey, Game, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Duck, Goose, Salads & Greens, Potato, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Herbs, Nuts & Seeds, Mushrooms, Chicken, Meaty & Oily Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Stew, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Salmon, Quinoa, Shellfish
Top Notes For
Matt Sterr

10 mos French Oak.

10 mos French Oak.

Jun 28th, 2018
Dawn E.

I need to research this and discover the Maison L Envoyè connection! 
Closed, not terrible, will improve in a few years. Nice bouquet!

I noticed in my local Grocery Wine/Spirits section; Hourglass Rosè. Has anyone tried this? Any reviews or information online is lacking!

I need to research this and discover the Maison L Envoyè connection! 
Closed, not terrible, will improve in a few years. Nice bouquet!

I noticed in my local Grocery Wine/Spirits section; Hourglass Rosè. Has anyone tried this? Any reviews or information online is lacking!

1 person found it helpfulMay 21st, 2023
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9.0

Brilliant red. Smoke- and spice-accented cherry and black raspberry scents show very good clarity and lift. Bitter cherry and red berry flavors take a sweeter turn as the wine stretches out. Closes long and focused, with youthfully gripping tannins and a hint of succulent herbs. (Josh Raynolds, Vinous, August 2020)

Brilliant red. Smoke- and spice-accented cherry and black raspberry scents show very good clarity and lift. Bitter cherry and red berry flavors take a sweeter turn as the wine stretches out. Closes long and focused, with youthfully gripping tannins and a hint of succulent herbs. (Josh Raynolds, Vinous, August 2020)

1 person found it helpfulAug 7th, 2020
David Burke

Surprising tasty! Recommended by our local wine shop, Kowalski’s.

Surprising tasty! Recommended by our local wine shop, Kowalski’s.

Jan 9th, 2024
LaShondra Berman

Initial mineral aroma but tasting notes of cherries and dark fruit.

Initial mineral aroma but tasting notes of cherries and dark fruit.

Feb 25th, 2023
Jonathan Shoup

Tart fruits and mild acidic presence. Nothing too complex about this wine to disclose. Enjoyable but still looking for a better pinot. (🎥 The Good Nurse)

Tart fruits and mild acidic presence. Nothing too complex about this wine to disclose. Enjoyable but still looking for a better pinot. (🎥 The Good Nurse)

Dec 4th, 2022
Kevin C

Tart cherries, a hint of acid. Medium. A nice warm Oregon Pinot. I had the 2019 vintage, perhaps a little young.

Tart cherries, a hint of acid. Medium. A nice warm Oregon Pinot. I had the 2019 vintage, perhaps a little young.

Nov 24th, 2020
Tree Kilpatrick

Pretty funny label. Dab, dab! Sprinkler, sprinkling sprinkler. Dark black cherry colors. Smells of spice and berry pies. Or maybe tart syrups? Flavors are robust, but true. Holds its own. Fairly ripe, juicy. But it’s got plenty of balance and complexity. If you want New World Pinot you are getting Pinot here. No b.s. ‘straight shooting’.

Pretty funny label. Dab, dab! Sprinkler, sprinkling sprinkler. Dark black cherry colors. Smells of spice and berry pies. Or maybe tart syrups? Flavors are robust, but true. Holds its own. Fairly ripe, juicy. But it’s got plenty of balance and complexity. If you want New World Pinot you are getting Pinot here. No b.s. ‘straight shooting’.

Mar 19th, 2020
Ted
8.9

Not bad. My neighbor opened a bottle and started pouring.

Not bad. My neighbor opened a bottle and started pouring.

Sep 12th, 2019
Tim Oravec

Jammy, tart, strong sour cherry and blackberry taste and aroma. Not overpowering.

Jammy, tart, strong sour cherry and blackberry taste and aroma. Not overpowering.

Apr 7th, 2019