External search
Google (images)
Wine Advocate
Wine Spectator
Burghound
Wine-Searcher
Vintages
2016
2015
2014
2013
2011
2010
2009
From this producer
Show all wines
All tasting notes
|
| Drinking Windows and Values |
| Drinking window: Drink between 2011 and 2015 (based on 1 user opinion) |
| Community Tasting History |
| Community Tasting Notes (average 89.9 pts. and median of 90 pts. in 24 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by rickspicks on 8/9/2019 & rated 88 points: Not a typical Oregon pinot as it was mostly red berry flavors and also somewhat light-bodied and soft. It was a bit disappointing in that it didn't really have the texture or structure I expected. At the same time, there were no faults. I would suggest drinking up. (351 views) | | | Tasted by cuffthis on 3/10/2018 & rated 91 points: From magnum, served pnp. Dark crimson in color, this wine reveals cherry pit, raspberry and white flowers on the nose. The mouth feel is lighter bodied with more red fruits and overt vanilla and cola elements. The finish is well balanced with the strong red fruits and copious acidity keeping the surprising high 14.9% abv well in the background.
Purchased for $100US/1.5L, this inaugural vintage of this cuvee is drinking very well at this point. It easily has 5-10 years more of life. Glad I was able to share it with friends last night at a local BYOB. (524 views) | | | Tasted by mdfuller on 2/18/2018 & rated 89 points: Mighty fine but missing something to be unique (523 views) | | | Tasted by Vino Me on 10/10/2016 & rated 90 points: Opened by Phil. Drinking very well. Earthy with dark fruit notes. Fuller body. 89-90 points. (1033 views) | | | Tasted by Bellissimo on 5/11/2016: Took to a restaurant before a show. Didn't focus too much on what was in the glass as much as the conversation. Seemed to really open at the 30 minute mark showing pretty dark cherries, baking spices, mid-weight on the body (even with such a hot vintage), and ready to drink up. (694 views) | | | Tasted by chablis28 on 5/16/2015 & rated 90 points: Not a rock star but a crowd pleaser, or at least, a daughter pleaser. Ana rarely comments about the wines I serve but she loved this one as did Nita. Both of them lean towards bigger richer wines like many non wine geeks. Ana came over with the main attraction of the night, our 11 month old grandson. So I laid back on the wine a bit since Keegan got most of the attention from everyone, including me. So this was totally the right wine :) This shows the over ripeness of '09 with sweet lush fruit. AlC 14.9%, or in other words, easily 15%, adds to the sense of weight. Too much cola on the nose. For me personally, a swell 87-89pt wine. For most non wine geeks like my daughter and wife a 93pt+ wine :). I doubt even Tom & Deb, owners of LCD, would say this is 100% in their personal wheelhouses. That said, for all its Alc and ripeness, this is a pretty tasty balanced wine. For me, I'd rather drink a more finessed "off vintage" Le cadeau as that is where the house excels in my opinion, often offering up feather weight, more ethereal, PNs without the cola. I haven't had a 2011 Le Cadeau yet but I'd love to drink one. I doubt I'll fall in love the 2012's. I wasn't excited about an early 2012 Aterbery Maresh I had recently when compared with 2011. Keegan was 100pts as usual :) (1188 views) | | | Tasted by mdfuller on 4/19/2015 & rated 90 points: very drinkable now. the '09 is an odd vintage for me to characterize as i have just not drank enough of it ... the '09 Merci was easy to drink and went very well with before dinner snacks. looking forward to the next one, and maybe set up a '09 tasting (630 views) | | | Tasted by bergkamp10 on 11/1/2013 & rated 88 points: Ripe spicy black cherry dominates a full bodied, supple but ultimately one dimensional easy drinking pinot. There's a vein of vanilla and oak tannins that give the wine structure, but there's an absence of elegance and minerality that leaves me wanting. Unfortunately for me this wine continues the trend of disappointing 2009 Oregon Pinot's. Too many have been fruit forward and lacking structure. Purchased on a whim for a $22 close out at the Winehouse. (1094 views) | | | Tasted by markrucks on 10/19/2013 & rated 90 points: continue to be pleased with this PN (932 views) | | | Tasted by bugdoced on 8/2/2013 & rated 90 points: easy oregon drinker tasted without food ,but would go well with dinner too (919 views) | | | Tasted by markrucks on 5/12/2013 & rated 92 points: Love this wine...hit of Wine Knows Big Red Tasting this past Feb (787 views) | | | Tasted by AllRed on 4/18/2013 & rated 90 points: Le Cadeau Dinner with Tom Mortimer (Vie, Western Springs): Notes of cherry preserves, violets, black cherry and minerals with hints of spice. Full and balanced, with flavors of red fruit, cherry, stone and spice with a lingering finish. 90 pts for Domino. (1080 views) | | | Tasted by mdfuller on 7/7/2012 & rated 91 points: it opened slowly in the mid-palate. with an hour of air time, it was a full palate of goodness ... the second night it was even better. we had w/ plank-smoked salmon and it was terrific compliment. this is drinking well right now and i think another 1-2 years in bottle this will be even better (704 views) | | | Tasted by Vino Me on 9/29/2011 & rated 89 points: Le Cadeau and Aubichon Tasting (Otis' house): I believe 2009 was the first year Cadeau made a Merci bottling. Earthy with the typical fine minerality that is almost always present in the Pinots from this estate. 89 points (1202 views) | | | Tasted by AllRed on 8/27/2011 & rated 89 points: Lighter color than the other '09s. Cherry and dark fruit qualities; floral note. Balanced, with elegant red fruit qualities. (725 views) |
| Le Cadeau Producer Website
Le Cadeau is a 28 acre property, of which 14 acres is planted, located near Newberg Oregon on the southern edge of Parrett Mountain. The vineyard is located on a basalt hillside and has been described as Oregon's rockiest vineyard. As a result of the rock the vines are slow growing and small. The vineyard is dedicated to Pinot Noir and is planted in several Dijon clones, a Pommard clone, and a Swiss clone Mariafeld. In 2002 and 2003 the vineyard produced a single cuvee. For 2004 and 2005 the vineyard released 3 cuvees. Cote Est is the cooler and more fertile east side. Rocheux is the rocky west side. Diversite, as the name implies, is from clones scattered through out the vineyard. A fourth cuvee, Equinoxe was added for the 2006 vintage. The Equinoxe cuvee is from the center of the vineayrd. Le Cadeau is a vineyard and not a winery. The wines are made by various vintners with each vinter having specific parcels to work with. There is no house style at Le Cadeau and each vintner is allowed to pursue their vision of Pinot Noir from the grapes they are provided. The vineyard is owned Tom and Deb Mortimer who purchased the property in 1996.
Pinot Noir Varietal character (Appellation America) | Varietal article (Wikipedia)
Pinot Noir is the Noble red grape of Burgundy, capable of ripening in a cooler climate, which Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot will not reliably do. It is unpredictable and difficult both to grow and to vinify, but results in some of the finest reds in the world. It is believed to have been selected from wild vines two thousand years ago. It is also used in the production of champagne. In fact, more Pinot Noir goes into Champagne than is used in all of the Cote d'Or! It is also grown in Alsace, Jura, Germany, the U.S., Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Romania, Switzerland, Austria, Croatia, Serbia, Italy, and so forth, with varying degrees of success.
Pinot Noir is one of the world's most prestigious grapes. It is very difficult to grow and thrives well in France, especially in Champagne and Burgundy. Pinot Noir thrives less in hot areas, is picky on soil, and deserves some oak storage.
Pinot Noir, or Blauburgunder / Spätburgunder in German, is a blue grapevine - and, as the German name suggests, the grape comes originally from Burgundy in France.
The grape, which thrives in calcareous soils, is used primarily for the production of red wine, and it is widely regarded as producing some of the best wines in the world. The wine style is often medium-bodied with high fruit acidity and soft tannins. It can be quite peculiar in fragrance and taste, and not least in structure - which may be why it is referred to as "The Grapes Ballerina".
Pinot Noir is also an important ingredient in sparkling wines, not least in champagne since it is fruity, has good acidity and contains relatively little tannins.
The grape is considered quite demanding to grow. The class itself consists of tightly packed grapes, which makes it more sensitive to rot and other diseases.
Pinot Noir changes quite easily and is genetically unstable. It buds and matures early which results in it often being well ripened. Climate is important for this type of grape. It likes best in cool climates - in warm climates the wines can be relaxed and slightly pickled.
In cooler climates, the wine can get a hint of cabbage and wet leaves, while in slightly warmer regions we often find notes of red berries (cherries, strawberries, raspberries, currants), roses and slightly green notes when the wine is young. With age, more complex aromas of forest floor, fungi and meat emerge.
In Germany, Switzerland, Austria and Hungary, it often produces light wines with less character. However, it has produced very good results in California, Oregon and New Zealand.
With its soft tannins and delicate aroma, it is excellent for white fish, chicken and light meat. For the stored wines you can serve small game. Classic duck breast is a matter of course, a Boeuf Burgundy and Pinot Noir are pure happiness.
Pinot Noir loses quality by over-harvesting.
Pinot Noir is prone to diseases, especially rot and mildew. Viruses cause major problems especially in Burgundy.
Pinot Noir are large round grapes with thin skins. Relatively high in alcohol content. Medium rich tannins and good with acid.
As a young person, Pinot Noir has a distinctly fruity character such as raspberries, cherries and strawberries.
A mature Pinot Noir, the taste is different. Cherry goes into plum and prune flavors. It smells of rotten leaves, coffee, moist forest floor and animal wine. This must be experienced.
In warm climates you find boiled plum, some rustic, little acid.
If the grapes are over-grown, the wine will be thin, with little color and flavor.USAAmerican wine has been produced since the 1500s, with the first widespread production beginning in New Mexico in 1628. Today, wine production is undertaken in all fifty states, with California producing 84% of all U.S. wine. The continent of North America is home to several native species of grape, including Vitis labrusca, Vitis riparia, Vitis rotundifolia, and Vitis vulpina, but the wine-making industry is based almost entirely on the cultivation of the European Vitis vinifera, which was introduced by European settlers. With more than 1,100,000 acres (4,500 km2) under vine, the United States is the fourth-largest wine producing country in the world, after Italy, Spain, and France.Oregon Oregon Wine, Oregon Wineries (Oregon Wine Board)Willamette Valley Willamette Valley Wineries Association | Willamette Valley (Oregon Wine Board)
On weinlagen-info including some single vineyards
Willamette Valley Vintage Reviews
Willamette Valley Willamette Valley Wineries Association | Willamette Valley AVA Wikipedia article
#2012 vintage:
"Broadly speaking, the Willamette Valley's 2012 pinots are fleshy and fruit-dominated, with round tannins and forward personalities. The fruit tends to the darker side of the pinot spectrum--think cherry and blackberry rather than strawberry and raspberry, much less cranberry and redcurrant--and this gives the wines massive crowd appeal. The best wines also have the depth to age, so don't be fooled by their accessible nature in the early going." - Josh Raynolds
#2013 vintage:
"The key to a successful foray into the ‘13s is first to understand that in most instances the wines lean to the red fruit side of Pinot Noir; they tend to be tangy and tightly wound but often lack concentration. While some wines may put on weight and gain sweetness with bottle age, that’s a gamble I’ll personally leave to others. The 2013s also tend to lack the tannic structure for more than mid-term aging although they will likely endure on their acidity, which I suspect will usually outlast the fruit in this vintage" - Josh Raynolds
#2014 vintage:
"The 2014 vintage in Oregon may be remembered as the vintage of a lifetime [for growers] . . . these wines as they will be similar to the 2009 vintage . . . lovely, ripe, rich, deeply concentrated and aromatic" - winebusiness.com
"The conditions made it relatively easy to make good wines, with no worries about achieving ripeness, and the lack of frost risk allowed us to keep grapes on the vine as long as we wished." - Casey McClellan |
|
