Disgorged April 2019, no dosage of 100% Pinot Noir. From the plot previously planted to elm trees, with soil of green clay (I suppose similar to that of Cuisles, where the soil is called terre d'illite). Have stored these for a few years. I've had some mixed results with some of Benoit's cuvee called Rue de Noyers, so I wasn't sure how this one would show. Opened, poured took first few sips and then WOW hit me. Toasty, spicy, flinty texture and just a long, deep swath of fruit. Flavors of peach, pear and apple, with a little pastry overtone wrapped all around it. Just pure, smooth, delicious, and one of the very best wines I have had in some time.
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3/25/2024 - Kim Gerner wrote: 93 Points
Outstanding nose - better than palate. Opens up in the glass.
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3/16/2024 - Philip_Bundpropperne Likes this wine: 93 Points
Rating: 4,3/5,0.
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11/23/2023 - Frank Murray III wrote:
Disgorged April 2019, no dosage of 100% Pinot Noir. From the plot previously planted to elm trees, with soil of green clay (I suppose similar to that of Cuisles, where the soil is called terre d'illite). Have stored these for a few years. I've had some mixed results with some of Benoit's cuvee called Rue de Noyers, so I wasn't sure how this one would show. Opened, poured took first few sips and then WOW hit me. Toasty, spicy, flinty texture and just a long, deep swath of fruit. Flavors of peach, pear and apple, with a little pastry overtone wrapped all around it. Just pure, smooth, delicious, and one of the very best wines I have had in some time.
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5/30/2022 - Diane (LI) wrote:
Stunning. Peach, lemon, and brioche. A lovely lingering finish.
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4/24/2022 - aquacongas Likes this wine: 96 Points
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I had what it is but it was great. One day later I tasted the whole range. All are amazing. A great wine maker and this was the best. 95-96
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