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Benoit Hardy Likes this wine: 95 points
December 4, 2021 - My 1st SQN and not the least since it comes from a cuvée that is no longer produced due to some obvious logistical problems, namely an Oregon Pinot Noir from Shea Vineyard which is then vinified 1500km further south at the iconic Manfred Krankle.
Cap fully soaked.
The nose is overflowing with richness, on black fruits, cranberry, plum, crushed strawberry and sandalwood.
With its 15.5% alcohol, we are far from the evanescent Burgundian Pinot. So what?
It's terribly tasty without ever being heavy with an underlying sweet acidity and a juice of enormous density. It's complex, sweet but powerful, both floral and spicy on the palate and with bright fruit sprinkled with blackcurrant liqueur. It's masterfully complex and yet I really like the so-called Cistercian Pinots. But here richness, complexity and freshness are present with a wine with an enormous and stratified texture where each facet has its place with pepper, sandalwood and raspberry in particular. It is reminiscent of a beautiful Syrah with an airy side that you can hardly believe for the alcoholic strength. Magnificent finish where raspberry and liquorice intermingle to explode over an enormous length.
A wine that surprised me with every sip. Kaleidoscopic, rich but airy, I loved it.1 person found this helpful 2,061 views