2021 La Belle Promenade Pinot Noir
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This single vineyard Pinot Noir bottling showcases terroir from our La Belle Promenade Vineyard. Dry farmed using organic principles, La Belle Promenade Vineyard is a high elevation site atop the Chehalem Mountains AVA and is rooted in in volcanic soils. This wine consistently showcases classic La Belle Promenade tension, fresh blue and black fruits and silky texture.
Tasting Notes
Fragrant notes of fresh oregano and herbs de Provence intermingle with ripe black cherry, boysenberry, and cookie spice. The palate is plush, velvety, and extraordinarily balanced. This comes at no surprise to us as the 2021 vintage in the Willamette Valley was exceptional through and through. Delightfully fresh flavors showcase boysenberry and black cherry, complemented by the intriguing layers of hoisin and Chinese five spice, creating a savory sweetness that lingers. The finish gracefully extends with length carried by the ripe fruits and harmonious acidity. This wine is a flawless companion to any preparation of duck, where its complexities and finesse will elevate the dining experience to new heights.
Ratings
94 Points, James Suckling | "Fresh cherries and raspberries with hints of blue flowers, wet stones, seashells and spicy herbs. Medium-bodied, sleek and polished with lively acidity. Attractive red and blue fruit freshness with lavender and a lengthy mineral character to it. Delicious and seductive. Drink or hold." - James Suckling
Vineyard Notes
La Belle Promenade Vineyard, our treasured estate site in the Chehalem Mountains AVA, spans 40 acres of organically dry-farmed vines planted in 2014. Situated between 700 and 850 feet in elevation, its northeastern and southwestern exposures bring balance and unique character to our wines. The vineyard’s volcanic soils vary between a fractured basalt layer in the southwest and deep Saum soils in the southeast, adding complexity to each harvest. Planted with Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier, Grüner Veltliner, Gamay Noir, and Aligoté, La Belle Promenade reflects the rich diversity of its terroir, yielding wines with vibrant floral notes, bright acidity, and a hint of the orchard fruits that once flourished here.
Production Notes
Bottled August 2022 | 785 Cases | Alc. 13.1 | pH 3.62 | TA 5.2 | Native Yeast Fermentation | 16% New French Oak | 14% Whole Cluster