Nicolas Jay, Own Rooted Pinot Noir Vintage:2017 dominated by tart

dominated by tart

one at the bottom and two at the top but on opposite sides)

(from 7 different parcels of 50+ year old vines that total 1

the 2019 Cote Rotie Le Champon comes from an east-facing site that Clusel says delivers more concentration but also more freshness

muscular and bitter cherry pit-inflected finale

Nicolas Jay, Own Rooted Pinot Noir Vintage:2017 dominated by tartDeep magenta. Expansive red and blue fruit, floral and spice scents are underscored by emerging mineral and succulent herb flourishes. Firm and focused in the mouth, offering bitter cherry, boysenberry, candied rose and cola flavors that unfurl steadily through the midpalate. Shows good depth and energy as well, finishing very long and gently chewy, with fine grained tannins adding framework and final grip. 50% new oak. Josh Raynolds