2019 Ayoub Pinot Noir Estate Whole Cluster
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Bigdogs wrote:
81 Points
Monday, March 4, 2024 - Weird.
Totally flat. No fruit. Didn’t taste corked. Hopefully a dumb faze. Not like anything I’ve experienced with Ayoub before. Wondering if it’s a Willamette Valley vintage issue, as we opened a 2019 Evansham Cuvée J as well as a 2019 Abott Claim to compare. All were very similar. Bottles came from 2 different cellars, appropriately maintained. Any insights would be appreciated.
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Comment posted by Order66:
3/4/2024 9:56:00 PM - I think it’s just a closed phase. I went on a binge with 19 Oregon Pinot/Chardonnay and was warned at Drouhin that the wines would be enjoyable for a year or two after release, but would be best after 3–5 years. We’re now there, but I still think they need some time. I had a 19 Drouhin Laurene and a 19 Ayoub Anonimo maybe about two months ago at dinner, and they were both, well, boring. Lackluster honestly, but not faulty. I just chalked that up to closed off. I’m not set to open another 19 Oregon until at least 2026-27 myself at least.
Comment posted by Bigdogs:
3/4/2024 10:17:00 PM - Thank you Order66.
I suppose this is what cellars are for. Time to work around the ‘19’s.
Looking forward to their awakening.